Crate & Barrel

Manager, Transportation

Crate & Barrel • $80K — $95K *
Cranbury, NJ 08512In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience leading Transportation Operations and strategy
  • 2+ years of leadership experience with operational excellence
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform
  • Familiarity with transportation software like Blue Yonder/Axel/AS/400
  • Strong business and financial acumen

Responsibilities

  • Oversee transportation financial budgets and operational standards
  • Plan and design Home Delivery and Store delivery logistics
  • Monitor performance against KPIs and establish corrective action plans
  • Implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
  • Manage staffing and scheduling for yard operations
  • Develop partnerships with carriers to ensure high performance

Benefits

  • On-site position in Cranbury, NJ Distribution Center
  • Opportunity for leadership development
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Focus on service enhancement and strategic initiatives
Full Job Description
The Transportation Manager is an integral member of our team responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of product to our internal and external customers. You will be responsible for stewarding the effective planning of outbound deliveries by utilizing analytics to monitor performance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and a passion for service.

  • This is an on-site position based out of our Cranbury, NJ Distribution Center
  • This role is a People leader position


A day in the life as a Manager, Transportation...
  • Responsible for all transportation financial budgets, operational, and service standards for the building
  • Design, run, and plan Home Delivery Center and Store deliveries, ensuring accurate shipping plans and schedules, including transportation optimization, return logistics, and peak season strategies
  • Monitor operational performance against established KPIs and budget, performs root-cause analysis as needed and creates necessary action plans to manage performance
  • Identify and lead implementation of optimization and process improvement initiatives, driving service enhancement and cost savings (i.e. dedicated fleet optimization)
  • Manage yard staffing, scheduling, and usage as well as supporting the building with all inbound and outbound transportation responsibilities
  • Manage performance, accountability and development of carriers to maintain a high level of performance and encourage strategic partnership


What you'll bring to the table...
  • Experience managing and developing teams to perform with a high sense of urgency and ability to shift and prioritize work to meet key deadlines
  • Track record of building effective business and cross functional partnerships
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform programs
  • Proficiency in 3rd party web-based platforms and transportation software such as Blue Yonder/Axel/AS/400, etc
  • Excellent business and financial acumen
  • Ability to effectively identify, develop, communicate and implement strategies and ideas across multiple business channels and audiences


We'd love to hear from you if you have...
  • 5+ years experience of direct oversight of and responsibility for Transportation Operations and strategy
  • 2+ years experience of leadership experience, and/or proven track record of operational excellence
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferred

About Crate & Barrel

Crate & Barrel is a chain of retail stores that sells home furnishings, housewares, and furniture. The company was founded in 1962 by Gordon and Carole Segal. Crate & Barrel's products are designed in-house and sold directly to customers through its retail stores, catalogs, and website. The company is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, and operates stores throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to its Crate & Barrel stores, the company also operates CB2, a home furnishings retailer, and The Land of Nod, a children's furniture and bedding retailer.
Learn more about Crate & Barrel
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1962
* Ladders Estimates

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