US Xpress Enterprises, Inc

Manager, II Transportation

US Xpress Enterprises, Inc$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in logistics.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience, coaching preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the distribution process.
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations affecting operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage driver and office employee relations including complaints and payroll.
  • Ensure fleet maintenance programs are up to date.
  • Build trust and integrity with customers.
  • Account for all shipments via weekly service reports.
  • Collaborate with internal departments for smooth operation.
  • Review credit collections to improve cash flow.
  • Analyze volume figures to anticipate business surges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth.
  • Engaging work environment with a focus on customer partnership.
  • Exposure to higher revenue accounts and greater responsibility.
  • Potential for leadership training and performance coaching.
Full Job Description
Manager, II Transportation
WALMART GORDONVILLE VA
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekends and Nights as needed
Position open to remote: No

What You'll Do:
Responsible for providing superior customer service, on-time service delivery and maximizing the profitability for a higher revenue dedicated account with approximately 30+ trucks and/or 30+ drivers; position can be located either onsite at a customer's or USX designated location. This includes driver, office and customer related issues. Creates a sense of partnership between the customer and USX.
  • Manages all aspects (e.g., resolving complaints, reviews, payroll, home time, terminations) related to drivers and office employees and ensure all company policies & procedures are adhered to. Account Manager II has a greater scope of responsibility as it relates to a higher revenue account which can translate into an increased number of loads, trucks and drivers.
  • Ensures all fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
  • Develops a sense of trust and integrity with the customer.
  • Accounts for all shipments via a weekly service report.
  • Actively engages with necessary USX departments (e.g. billing, etc.) to ensure smooth operation for the dedicated account.
  • Reviews all credit collection and aging reports to increase cash flow.
  • Ensures equipment and drivers are in place to provide on-time service and meet the demands of the customer.
  • Analyzes volume figures to forecast surges in business.
  • Manages all aspects of document control as it relates to the account.
  • Seek appropriate guidance from leadership on matters that could negatively impact USX financially.
  • Rotational off-site on-call duty, nights/weekends.
  • Assist Regional Operations Manager while out of the office and with Account-wide projects as needed.

Provide support when other Account Managers are out of the office or as positions are being filled.

What We're Looking For:
Education
  • Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.


  • Experience
    • Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics.
    • Minimum of 3 years' leadership experience required; coaching for higher performance experience preferred.
    • Understanding of the distribution process required for success.


    Skills/Certifications
    • Proficient interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required; ability to exchange information effectively and tactfully, strong diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others (colleagues / customers), interactive listening in order to negotiate with others, often at a senior level.
    • Advanced computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), Internet and applicable company specific applications.
    • Excellent analytical skills; able to think "outside the box."
    • Knowledge of regulations impacting daily operations (DOT hours of service).
    • Taking initiative and assertiveness skills.


    Work Environment / Physical Requirements - Normal office settings.

    This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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    About US Xpress Enterprises, Inc

    US Xpress Enterprises is a transportation and logistics company that provides truckload and brokerage services throughout North America. The company operates a fleet of over 7,000 tractors and 15,500 trailers, and serves customers in various industries, including automotive, retail, and manufacturing. US Xpress Enterprises was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
    Learn more about US Xpress Enterprises, Inc
    Size
    8,689 employees
    Market Cap
    $86.5 million
    Industry
    Net Income
    $18.5 million
    5 Year Trend
    +6.1%
    Revenue
    $1.7 billion
    NASDAQ

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