Transportation Supervisor

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OUR PEOPLE: We deliver positive results and experiences for our partners by first empowering our people. Our industry experts are singularly skilled at what they do and equally adept at bringing their skills together to build solutions stronger than the sum of their parts. Our inclusion and employee-centric focus make for a workplace that provides valuable services and experiences. THE CROWLEY WAY: Guided by our three values: integrity, sustainability and drive, we believe in and celebrate the power of collaboration between people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to achieve business and personal goals. We support the development of our people and are committed to growing together, inclusively. SUMMARY: *Responsible for supervising effective and timely implementation of the daily operational goals of the Transportation Team. *GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: *Supervise the routing and dispatching of daily deliveries to ensure that customer and Company requirements are continually achieved. Ensure team maintain excellent professional external communication with both customers and suppliers. Monitor and coach job performance and activities of the transportation team. Develop and maintain procedures to ensure service efficiencies are maximized. Negotiate rates with customers to obtain the most cost effective and efficient movement of shipments. Administer and enforce compliance to DOT rules and regulations, company policies, labor agreements and state and/or federal laws and regulations. Ensure timely delivery of shipments to the customer. Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement. *EDUCATION: *Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, transportation and logistics, or related field; or a combination of post high school and equal experience may be substituted for education. * EXPERIENCE: *5 or more years’ experience preferred in truck transportation, truck brokerage, supply chain management, import/export transportation, customer service, negotiations or related experience. Prior experience coordinating transport schedules, performing technical reviews and handling transportation planning. *TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: *Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word; knowledge of U.S. transportation, DOT regulations and import/export regulations. *COMPETENCIES: *Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines. Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment. Ability to gather, interpret, report and use data and other information concerning assigned activities. Ability to function effectively with, or as part of a team. Skilled in preparing clear and concise documents, including but not limited to reports, procedures, correspondences and other written materials. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of import forwarding and customs brokerage in a domestic and/or international capacity. Familiar with logistics and transportation principles, concepts and methodologies including inventory management, moving product via various modes, cost analysis and resource optimization. *OTHER: *Travel may be required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. *JOB SCOPE: *Position impacts multiple business units/segments. *WORKING CONDITIONS: *Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Extended use of a computer keyboard, viewing of a computer monitor and the ability to sit for long periods of time. Job: Land Ops *Organization: Crowley USD BU *Title: *Transportation Supervisor Location: FL-JACKSONVILLE Requisition ID: JAC000014

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