Mgr, Transportation in Hoffman Estates, IL at Transformco

Date Posted: 12/30/2020

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Employee Type:

Full-Time
Location:

3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL
Date Posted:

12/30/2020
Job ID:

1001655BR

About Us

Transformco is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences to serve its members – wherever, whenever and however they want to shop. Transformco is home to Shop Your Way^®, a social shopping platform offering members rewards for shopping at Sears, Kmart and other retail partners. Transformco operates through its subsidiaries with full-line and specialty retail stores across the United States. Transformco was formed on February 11, 2019, to acquire the assets of Sears Holdings Corp.

Job Description

Req/Job ID: 1001655BR
Employing Entity: Transform Innovel Solutions LLC
Employment Category: Regular, Full-time
Job Function: Supply Chain Management
Store ID: 58490: Sears Roebuck & Co.

The Transportation Manager monitors all aspects of the distribution center that affects quality of service and transportation expense.
The Manager is the primary liaison for all issues involving carrier activities at the distribution center, stores and vendors. The
Transportation Manager also communicate directly with corporate transportation on all transportation related issues requiring deviation

or alteration from any policies or guidelines established by the Company.

Job Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains compliance with all federal, state and local transportation regulations.
Ensures customer service mandates are strictly adhered to by all carriers
Communicates with Corporate, Field and distribution center management on all transportation related issues.
Maintains and develops effective transportation cost control measures
Audits and approves all transportation related invoices
Ensures all carrier routings are in accordance to corporate guidelines
Trains and educates staff on latest transportation policy and operations
Monitors and adjusts delivery windows when necessary to maximize on time performance
Tracks inbound and outbound movement of all import containers
Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Knowledge of computer systems, both personal computer and mainframe applications
Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation regulations regarding transportation of freight and hazardous materials.
Understanding of contract carrier fleet operations and regulations specific to each carrier
Analytical ability necessary to gather and interpret data, and develop, recommend, implement solutions
Strong management leadership, communication, organization and administrative skills
Strong problem solving ability
Good negotiating skills
Ability to be flexible to work variable shifts

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5-10 years of related experience
• 18 years of age or older

#Corporate, #Distribution
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