A Warehouse & Transportation Manager plans and supervises shipments, schedules routes, tracks orders, coordinates with warehouse workers, monitors transportation costs, ensures compliance with shipping regulations, and maintains records. They also handle logistics software, conduct safety audits, and organize training sessions for employees.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and supervise the shipments from production to the end-user.
- Schedule daily and weekly routes
- Track orders using functional systems (e.g., barcodes and tracking software)
- Coordinate with Warehouse & Transportation Workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Monitor and report on transportation costs
- Ensure shipping documents are properly filed.
- We are seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to join our team and oversee our daily product shipments.
- As a successful candidate, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and possess knowledge of warehouse procedures, including inventory management, order dispatching, and vehicle tracking.
- Your familiarity with safety protocols and legal regulations will ensure the smooth and secure handling of all shipments.
- In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing the efficiency of our transportation operations while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Your attention to detail and strategic planning skills will be crucial in ensuring that our shipments are promptly delivered, safely handled, and cost-effective.
Job Requirements:
- Work experience experience: 5 - 10 years proven work experience as a Transportation Manager, Shipping Manager or similar role.
- Solid knowledge of supply chain management.
- Experience preparing and tracking orders.
- Familiarity with logistics software, like Freightview and 3PLink.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to supervise and train staff.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- BSc in Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant field is a plus.
