Transportation Area Manager

Company: Harbor Freight Tools
Location: Elwood
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

About Harbor Freight Tools :
In 1977, Harbor Freight Tools was started as a small family-owned business. We made a commitment to provide working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices. And for over 43 years, Harbor Freight Tools has done just that. From hand tools and generators, to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers more than 5,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80% less. All while developing and launching over 1,000 new tools each year.

We're not your typical retailer. We're a team of high-achievers, who have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement and obsess about getting things done. We're also equally committed to doing the right thing and giving back to our community. And for us, collaboration is the golden rule. We're a 43 year-old, $5 billion company with over 1,100 stores, opening 2-3 new stores a week with over 40 million loyal customers and growing. If you are looking for a not so ordinary and highly rewarding career opportunity, we would love to talk with you.

Delivering Value to the Hardworking Since 1977.

Job Summary :
The Transportation Supervisor is directly responsible for leading a Harbor Freight Tools transportation support team and 3rd party transportation providers as well as driving compliance and cost reduction through planning efficiencies. -This position will also work closely with multiple internal departments with regards to Safety, Service, Cost and Engagement strategies to drive optimization and delivery performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise transportation team clerical staff and provide coaching and development
Assist transportation and planning manager in daily activities as directed
Manage all Import Traffic operations to include dispatch from port to DC and back to port
Perform container termination, reconciliation and billing process
Yard Management, including YMS system administration, yard audits and check-in check-out process
Supervise 3rd party transportation providers including performance reporting and data analysis
Audit and process invoices related to interwarehouse shuttles, yard services and equipment repair
Manage fleet equipment, fuel and supplies required to operate yard trucks
Maintain a high level of collaboration and communication with DC operations, Loss Prevention, transportation team, corporate partners, truckers, vendors and 3rd party transportation providers

Job Description :
The Transportation Supervisor is directly responsible for leading a Harbor Freight Tools transportation support team and 3rd party transportation providers as well as driving compliance and cost reduction through planning efficiencies. -This position will also work closely with multiple internal departments with regards to Safety, Service, Cost and Engagement strategies to drive optimization and delivery performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise transportation team clerical staff and provide coaching and development
Assist transportation and planning manager in daily activities as directed
Manage all Import Traffic operations to include dispatch from port to DC and back to port
Perform container termination, reconciliation and billing process
Yard Management, including YMS system administration, yard audits and check-in check-out process
Supervise 3rd party transportation providers including performance reporting and data analysis
Audit and process invoices related to interwarehouse shuttles, yard services and equipment repair
Manage fleet equipment, fuel and supplies required to operate yard trucks
Maintain a high level of collaboration and communication with DC operations, Loss Prevention, transportation team, corporate partners, truckers, vendors and 3rd party transportation providers
Requirements :
Education, Experience and/or Desired Skills:
Preferred -B.A./B.S. in business, global logistics, or other related studies - or equivalent experience
3-5 years supervisory experience preferably in a fast paced retail distribution environment
Experience with TL, LTL, Intermodal and an overall understanding of the transportation industry
Familiarity with local, state and federal DOT regulations
Ability to analyze raw data to make decisions and drive utilization and productivity efficiencies
High business acumen, leadership, planning and organization
Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and partnering skills
Ability to participate as a team-member as well as leader in a fast paced, team oriented environment

Physical Requirements
Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Team lift should be used for lifting any items weighing greater than fifty (50) pounds.
Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
Reaching and working above the shoulder level on an intermittent basis.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and reaching heights on an intermittent basis.
Have the ability to work near or around moving parts and equipment.
Have the ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
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