Senior Transportation Operations Manager
Role Overview
The Senior Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining the activities of the Transportation Department for assigned facilities. The position provides leadership to the transportation team and is the liaison between the Company and its customers.
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Who We Are
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.
Position Summary
The Senior Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining the activities of the Transportation Department for assigned facilities. The position provides leadership to the transportation team and is the liaison between the Company and its customers.
Your role on the team
- Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for Transportation Department
- Develops strategic plan for direction of the assigned division for the future
- Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operation of transportation system and terminal operations
- Directs compilations and issuance of timetables and statistical surveys
- Conducts surveys to evaluate performance of operations and recommends changes
- Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue, performance records, and seat occupancy patterns to secure information for recommended changes
- Monitors accounts receivable and delinquent accounts to minimize bad debt write-offs and improve collections
- Organizes and participates in meetings with staff members to determine objectives
- Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions and staffing
- Recommends appropriate solutions to problems
- Provides “spot rate” quotations based on established pricing and profitability guidelines
- Assists sales with rate quotations and transportation contracts as needed
- Ensures all equipment is licensed, permitted and the proper documentation is available upon request by the Department of Transportation
- Investigates all truck related accidents/incidents to ensure timely processing of the claim
- Other duties as required and assigned
What you need
Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
Minimum 6 to 8 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training
Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
What you gain from joining our team
Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
+ more!
Join our Team!
Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!
About GEODIS
Global third-party logistics provider and supply chain operator.
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