GEODIS

Transportation Operations Manager

GEODIS$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required; equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting is essential.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong writing skills for reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals are necessary.
  • Effective presentation and communication skills to engage managers, customers, and co-workers are a must.
  • Problem-solving abilities to navigate diverse, variable situations are needed.
  • Capability to interpret written, oral, or visual instructions in various formats is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage operational activities for the Transportation Department, aligning with strategic plans.
  • Analyze performance reports and conduct surveys to recommend effective solutions to challenges.
  • Oversee transportation personnel matters including onboarding, performance assessments, and mentorship.
  • Use financial data analysis to enhance profitability and identify discrepancies.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction through proactive communication and follow-ups on concerns.
  • Collaborate with all transportation teams to resolve outstanding department issues efficiently.

Benefits

  • Early access to wages through the Rain financial wellness app.
  • Free telemedical services from day one of employment via First Stop Health.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available after 30 days.
  • 401k matching offered to support retirement savings.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave to support family needs.
  • Access to career development resources, employee groups, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Exclusive employee discounts available.
  • Perks include fitness class discounts and a relaxation and meditation app at no charge.
  • Complimentary financial wellness programs to enhance financial literacy.
  • Daycare discounts to aid working parents.
  • Opportunities available to engage in community volunteer work.
Full Job Description
Transportation Operations Manager

Your role on the team:

  • Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, including implementing strategic plans and providing assistance on rate quotations and contracts
  • Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys in order evaluate performance and to secure information for recommending appropriate solutions to problems
  • Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, on-boarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring
  • Interprets financial data and uses this to improve profitability and/or find accounting discrepancies
  • Achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
  • Interacts with all transportation supporting teams and drives resolution on outstanding issues with department leads


What you need:

  • Minimum 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Travel 10% of the time may be required
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting
  • PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form


What you gain from joining our team:

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
  • + more!


Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview!


OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!


About GEODIS

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with over 41,000 employees and a presence in over 120 countries. The company offers a range of services including supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and express delivery. GEODIS serves a variety of industries including automotive, retail, healthcare, and aerospace. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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