Transportation Manager
Core
Overseeing all transportation operations at a NAPA Distribution Center to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant product movement.
Role type
Transportation Manager
Builds
Outbound deliveries and logistics services for NAPA customers and company locations
Domain
Retail distribution / Logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Transportation operations management, Carrier relationship management, Route optimization, KPI monitoring, DOT/FMCSA compliance, Budget management, Data analysis, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Forklift operation, Root cause analysis
Technologies
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead outbound transportation activities and daily dispatch operations; Manage carrier relationships and performance metrics; Monitor KPIs for cost and efficiency; Ensure regulatory compliance; Coordinate dock schedules with warehouse leadership; Analyze data to reduce costs; Manage transportation budgets; Lead root cause analysis for service failures; Recruit and develop transportation staff.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
