LOGISTICS/SR TRANSPORTATION MANAGER I

Provide leadership and direction for all facets of Transportation Operations for the Fulfillment Center (FC). Oversee personnel for the FC's delivery region, and develop, improve, and implement processes to reduce delivery expense and increase customer satisfaction of the delivery experience. Evaluate operational effectiveness and drive improvement against key performance indicators. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!What you'll receive from us:The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!Minimum5+ years of experience with progressive responsibilities in a logistics/transportation environmentHighly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issuesStrong interpersonal skills and development of associatesStrong oral/written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to large groupsKnowledge of accounting and finance principles, including, but not limited to audit and budgetingStrong technical skills as it relates to web-based applications/programs with the ability to learn and master different operating systemsExcellent leadership and project management skillsDesiredBachelor's DegreeAny fulfillment center/customer delivery experienceProvide direction and guidance for all Transportation leadership within the Fulfillment Center (FC), and influence a positive and uplifting culture with teamOversee fleet maintenance, garage, van/trailer wash, fuel island and salvage/yard operations for the FCOversee and execute Transportation budget, service level standards, routing configuration, driver productivity standards, garage/maintenance and fleet utilization metricsAnalyze opportunities to improve operational effectiveness as measured against key performance indicatorsPartner with the centralized call center to maintain and improve customer satisfaction as it relates to the delivery experienceAssist with/manage inbound freight schedule to the FC to reduce costs and operational constraints/bottlenecksEstablish relationship with network strategy teams and advise/work to optimize geographical offering as it relates to locationManage vendor relationships and identify opportunities to increase revenuesLead efforts to identify transportation/freight synergies within the FC's operating regionSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reportsMaintain flexibility to work varying hours, including nights and weekends if dictated by workload/operational opportunitiesMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation