Director, Transportation

Job Summary

Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.


• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.


• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.


• Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.


• Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.


• Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.


• Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.


• Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.


• Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers.


• Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.


• Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.


• Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.


• Review backhauls to ensure profitability.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma/GED


• 4-year degree preferred

Experience

• 5 – 8 years of transportation supervisor experience.


• 4 years of transportation experience.

Professional Skills

• Must possess good employee relations skills.


• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment.


• A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.

Mental/Visual Demands

• Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.


• Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.

Work Environment

• Office is situated in the warehouse.


• Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.

Equipment Operated

• A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.

Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications

• CDL License


• Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have:


• Be 21 years or older


• No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years


• No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse