LOGISTICS/TRANSPORTATION MANAGER II - SUPPLY CHAIN

Job description

Provide leadership and oversight for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Manages drivers and supervisors in the endeavor of making deliveries to Kroger stores. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. - Provide direction and guidance for all Transportation leadership within the Distribution Center (DC), and influence a positive and uplifting culture with team - Coordinate inbound and outbound freight with oversight of product movement between DCs and stores in the most cost-effective and timely manner - Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues - Analyze opportunities to improve operational effectiveness as measured against key performance indicators - Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers - Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution - Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues - Manage backhaul vendor relationships and identify opportunities to increase revenues - Assist with schedulin...