Domestic Transportation Manager

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The Domestic Transportation Manager will be responsible for managing assigned Linehaul operations, analyzing mainline and satellite operations to minimize linehaul costs. This person will also schedule and plans to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads, and ensure service integrity for assigned areas. This person will manage and coordinate the activates of the Linehaul Supervisors and department, while also managing supervisor’s performance and training to maximize effective utilization of resources and to ensure customer satisfaction. Proactive initiative is required to increase and sustain carrier capacity to support the budgeted growth of the road product.

• Design lanes to optimize freight flow and load factor in the truck network
• Create Linehaul schedules utilizing Asset Carriers and owner operators for on time departure and arrival
• Measure and monitor performance metrics for carriers
• Drive strategic procurement goals to achieve throughout the year for asset-based carriers
• Hold Quarterly Business Review with carriers and Owner Operators
• Identify opportunities within Truck Network to reduce expenses
• Daily communication with station managers to identify and schedule open loads and protect service.
• Identify opportunities within Truck Network to reduce costs while improving service.
• Staying up to date on trucking industry market fluctuations to aid with rate negotiations
• Exhibits strong ability to negotiate carrier rates to maintain account profitability goals
• Weekly coordination with accounting department to process payments for vendors timely and accurately
• Excellent influencing skills: Ability to build strong business partnerships both internally and externally
• Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary

• A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value.
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!

Other Skills We Hope to See:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or demonstrated experience required.
• 10+ years of overall experience in the freight forwarding.
• 1-3 years of operations supervisory experience and managing a team preferred.
• Knowledge of AS400 required.
• Ability to problem solve and be solution oriented.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate to employees and upper management levels.

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.