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Transport / Logistics Manager
Ref: BBBH: 445295
Atlanta, GA
$100,000
- Permanent
- 2 Week Notice
About the candidate
Cross-trained manager with twenty years of experience in various phases of distribution logistics, shipping & receiving, inventory management, project management, driving, transportation and warehouse management.
What makes them great?
- Detail oriented conceptualizer with strong hands-on work ethic containing in-depth understanding of supply chain and logistics disciplines
- Direct, develop and train operations teams to ensure individual and branch KPI's are met
- Negotiate rates and services with new customers, brokers and carriers
Areas of expertise
- Meet or exceed established business and profit growth targets; remain accountable for product P&L per account
- Oversaw the logistics for overnight transportation operations while supervising and managing a fleet of 1000+ drivers for regional and OTR deliveries for domestic logistics
- Responsible for all logistics concerning general merchandise servicing 1500+ stores and 30+ distribution centers across the country
- Develop and implement new product and service offerings to meet customer needs in alignment with their goals and objectives
- Negotiate rates and services with new customers, brokers and carriers
- Managed transportation plans and annual transportation budget