Transportation Lead

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily freight pickups to ensure all outbound orders meet carrier cutoff times.
• Ensure DOT and hazardous materials compliance, including proper labeling, marking, and documentation.
• Manage and complete transportation transactions in the WMS and TMS while maintaining accurate shipment records.
• Monitor carrier pickup, dispatch, and arrival times; identify and resolve shipping exceptions or delays.
• Support complex domestic and special shipments.
• Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to Logistics Clerks to ensure consistent performance.
• Troubleshoot operational and system-related issues and manage the shared Transportation and Routing email inboxes.
• Provide feedback on associate performance and assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, update procedures as needed, and support audit activities.
• Communicate outbound shipping issues, support warehouse organization, and consistently follow safety and PPE requirements.

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse, transportation, or logistics operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet-based tools.
• Experience with Warehouse Management (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) required.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be trained and certified in multi-modal hazmat shipping, or complete certification within 3 months.

Join a company that powers people's lives every day. Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and energizing team environment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Bring your knowledge of shipping, routing, and carrier coordination to Batteries Plus and play a key role in ensuring timely, efficient, and reliable deliveries across our network.

Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and associates are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, pregnancy accommodations, reprisal, other non-merit based factors, and any other protections afforded under state or local laws.