Senior Transportation Manager

Dollar General is on the hunt for a Transportation Senior Manager who will be responsible for managing a group of 3rd party carriers as well as multiple internal employees. The position will oversee transportation operations including load planning, routing, optimization, on-time delivery performance, cost management and equipment utilization. Position will also be heavily engaged in the overall transportation budget process as well as setting the multi-year transportation strategy for the department while coaching and developing their team on a daily basis.

• Primary manager for operations partnering with carrier management teams to resolve issues, identify trends and methods to improve operations, and monitor fleet utilization in order to control costs.
• Manage and develop internal employees to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Key role in developing and executing strategic plans for transportation to support store and DC growth.
• Develop and manage initiatives to reduce expenses and improve service.
• Primary liaison on transportation needs for internal and external customers including Merchandising and Replenishment, DCs, carriers, vendors, procurement and Information Technology (IT) team.
• Lead annual bid events and is accountable for selecting the best carrier as well as negotiating all rates.
• Monitor operational activities and utilize systems and tools to ensure performance objectives are met, and identify trends and opportunities to increase/improve Transportation’s network optimization strategy.

• Knowledge of all transportation modes including Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Dedicated and Fresh Distribution.
• Strong supervisory, management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify the root cause of an issue and work it to resolution.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in conveying a solutions-oriented approach, from disposition to actions…customer service driven.
• Skilled in applying the principles of change management and strong ability to develop both the person and team.
• Up to 10% travel expected.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years in Transportation, including operations, carrier management, and project implementation.
• Results oriented in fleet operations and customer service management.
• Experienced in developing vision and strategy within the transportation unit in line with business requirements.