Essential Job Functions- Strategic planning and management of daily operations which includes overseeing logistics functions, client services, information collection and analysis.
- Responsible for cost control, budgeting, revenue and profitability. This includes creating and effectively communicating operational and functional reports and information to upper management in order to analysis trends, revenue, cost control, and productivity.
- The position also handles many human resource activities, including hiring and firing, training and employee orientation.
- The position handles aspects of safety and compliance, responsible for compliance of corporate and government regulations regarding safety, environmental, and transportation issues.
- Protects company's image by keeping company and employee information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Maintain company's core value and best practices throughout regional operations
- Other duties as assigned.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements- Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
Other Skills and Abilities- Ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team.
- Ability to effectively communication with all levels of staff and management.
- Ability to motivate employees to work at their very best while creating an environment they look forward to every day.
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to solve problems quickly and move on.
- Multitasking, problem solving and quick decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to organize information into usable reports and graphs.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations for the transportation of goods by Ground / Air in the US and International Imports & Exports, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, dangerous goods regulations, transportation modes, traffic routes, trucking lanes and the country's most efficient highways.
Education and Work Experience- A degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Business or equivalent work experience.
- 10-15 years of management experience and knowledge of the transportation industry
Certifications ad Licenses- Potential for future certifications
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
