Kroger

Compton Transportation Manager

Kroger • $80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in transportation and logistics
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to meet goals and deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the delivery of products from distribution centers to stores cost-effectively and on time
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound freight operations
  • Manage transportation budgets and ensure proper claim processing
  • Communicate with external carriers to resolve transportation issues
  • Respond to emergencies and adapt to changing situations to ensure customer deliveries
  • Analyze transportation performance data and reporting
  • Work with divisions and stores to resolve transportation concerns
  • Supervise and coach direct reports, conducting performance reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
  • Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick pay
  • Emotional and financial support through an Employee Assistance Program
  • Valuable discounts on food, travel, and technology purchases
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through a Continuing Education program
  • Opportunity for growth with training programs and diverse career pathways
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site's contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals
  • Coordinate in and outbound freight
  • Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution
  • Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues
  • Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers
  • Analyze report data to measure transportation performance
  • Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues
  • Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • 4 + years' experience in transportation and logistics
  • Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be organized and detail oriented
  • Self motivated
  • Ability to meet goals and deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Desired Qualifications
  • Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
  • Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation
  • Experience within a food distribution environment
  • Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements


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!

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