Distribution Center - Transportation Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
The DC Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the outbound deliveries to stores within the service region and ensuring that on-time deliveries are made to the stores and are within budget. The DC Transportation Manager will manage yard operations, coordinate the backhaul program, and provide leadership to the transportation team.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
25% Manage carrier relationships and planning function to ensure timely deliveries to stores while ensuring cube utilization; manage inbound deliveries to ensure on time, on cycle, and lead time; manage inbound deliveries to ensure the product is available for delivery to stores; manage outbound to minimize expedites; communicate daily with carriers to ensure on-time compliance.
25% Manage the cost of transportation; manage cost per truckload, cube per truckload, and cost per mile; support overall financial goals; fully utilize transportation assets to reduce freight costs whenever possible; audit invoices of carriers on regular basis; review general ledger for all charges dealing with transportation.
20% Drive Customer Service; develop customer service team; manage customer service associates and store concerns from phone calls and Infodock.
15% Financial and Operations Metrics development and reporting.
15% Maintain accurate operation of the yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers, and pallet recycling.
NATURE AND SCOPE

Reports to DC General Manager I/II.
The number of direct reports is 6. Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Responsible for personnel issues - including selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development of subordinates.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Additional Environmental Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to be on-call at various times. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Must be open to relocation. Because of the nature of Retail Distribution, your flexibility
Education Required:

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 years
Physical Requirements:
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward. Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical, and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks, and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values.
Problem Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties