Kroger

LOGISTICS/TRANSPORTATION MANAGER II - SUPPLY CHAIN

Kroger$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in business or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years in logistics/transportation with increasing responsibilities
  • Highly analytical for resolving complex operational issues
  • Strong interpersonal and team development skills
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information
  • Knowledge of accounting principles related to budgeting and audits
  • Proficient with web-based applications and operational systems
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide Transportation leadership within the Distribution Center
  • Coordinate freight and manage product movement to stores efficiently
  • Resolve issues with external carriers through effective communication
  • Analyze operational data to enhance performance against KPIs
  • Adapt to emergencies to ensure timely customer deliveries
  • Oversee transportation budgets and ensure accurate invoice processing
  • Collaborate with divisions and stores to handle transportation challenges
  • Manage relationships with backhaul vendors to boost revenues
  • Support the logistics of seasonal promotions
  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate direct reports for performance improvement
  • Maintain flexible work hours as needed by operational demands

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Employee discounts at retail stores
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
Full Job Description
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.

Responsibilities

- 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 scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Maintain flexibility to work varying hours, including nights and weekends if dictated by workload/operational opportunities
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum
- Associate Degree business related field or equivalent in work-related experience
- 5+ years of experience with progressive responsibilities in a logistics/transportation environment
- Highly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issues
- Strong interpersonal skills and development of associates
- Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to large groups
- Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including, but not limited to audit and budgeting
- Strong technical skills as it relates to web-based applications/programs with the ability to learn and master different operating systems
- Excellent leadership and project management skills

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any experience within a food distribution environment
- Any supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment

About Kroger

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Joining Kroger means becoming part of a historic company committed to transforming the grocery industry. As one of America's largest retailers, Kroger offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and diversity.

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At Kroger, every position contributes to our mission of feeding the human spirit. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive change and master their career journey through various employment paths, from in-store roles to corporate positions.

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Our team at Kroger is diverse, skilled, and driven—united by a shared commitment to our customers and each other. Working here, you'll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts communities, supported by a network of colleagues who are as passionate about their careers as you are.

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Size
420,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.5 billion
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$132.4 billion
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