Assistant Transportation Mgr

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Transportation Manager (ATM) is acting Manager in the absence of
the Transportation Manager and assists in overseeing all aspects of
transportation into and out of the Distribution Center. Additional duties
include leading a high performing team of coaches that is responsible for
monitoring the movement of all freight efficiently into the RDC and Outbound to
the stores. The incumbent also examines delivery routes (transportation lanes)
for cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies. This person is responsible for
maintaining good relations with the carriers and the stores serviced by the
carriers and RDC. The Assistant Transportation Manager resolves emergent issues
and implements safety programs for the Transportation Department.

Adhere to Safety Policies and Procedures (Cleanliness and orderliness, Trailer
integrity, Load quality, Job Safety Analysis to identify risks)

Train, mentor, and support Transportation Coaches (weekday inbound, weekday
outbound, weekend in/outbound) and Transportation Team Members; create training
guides as needed

Work as the Lowe's regional subject matter expert for all matters dealing with
transportation initiatives or questions as required

Backup Transportation Coaches as required

Share all information and decisions with coaches to foster development

Hire employees capable of working in a team and multi-tasking in a hectic
environment

Set expectations for team performance (Good judgment in gray areas; common
sense, Customer service as "the face of Lowe's", Data entry and transportation
documentation accuracy, Leadership, Initiative, Quick decision-making, Team
player, Ask questions and reach out to peers in network, Driven)

Monitor overall freight costs for RDC and adjust where appropriate

Identify transportation savings by researching lane and cost savings

Work with operations to maximize cube per trailer to reduce transportation
costs

Work with carrier partners on lane rates and vendor pickups

Use JDA system (formerly Manugistics)

Monitor outstanding freight payment reports and work with CSC to ensure carrier
payments

Ensure on-time service to stores; if carrier late, put contact and carrier on
notice and require action plan to correct

Ensure inbound loads are being picked up in timely fashion

Work with carriers to promote efficient transportation operations for better
service and lower rates

Work with vendors to use core carriers to reduce transportation costs;
troubleshoot transportation issues by contacting vendors

Support Planning and Operations as required by doing the following: Trailers in
right place at right time, Yard management, Trailers cubed out

Analyze and follow-up on feedback from Customer-Focused Distribution surveys

Utilize transportation foundation programs (Cost management, Secure capacity,
Execution excellence, Foster development)

Create backhaul savings by partnering with carriers and vendors; implement
saving opportunities if a backhaul can be secured

Resolve issues with carriers and issue escalations from drivers

Required Qualifications:

• Proven record for complying with safety requirements, and ability to build a
culture of safety among subordinates and peers

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience

• Successfully manages multiple tasks simultaneously in a stressful environment

• Can make solid decisions quickly based on limited information

• Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management principles and Transportation
industry

• Demonstrated flexibility; adapts readily to change; equates change with
opportunity

• Capable of managing time and budgets

• Uses analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex problems; uses
creative problem-solving; shows initiative

• Demonstrated team-building skills

• Ability to build rapport and trust with others

• Experience and willingness to mentor and coach others

• Resolves conflicts quickly and fairly

• Communicates effectively; persuades and guides people in a specific direction

• Highly motivated to the team's success, as well as own success

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with at least 4-6 years demonstrated
increasing responsibilities in a distribution center

• Exemplary attendance record

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree (or higher) in Transportation or Supply Chain Management
preferred

• Experience as a Transportation Coach

• Previous experience as a Coach in the Lowe's Supply Chain Network

• Previous transportation or supply chain industry experience

• Situational Leadership II training

• Bi-lingual skills helpful

Lowe's is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.