Transportation Manager

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Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problems adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers communities and each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class products service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently searching for a Transportation Managerlocated in Sharonville OH. The Transportation Manager position is responsible for managing private fleet and/or outsourced transportation fleet in 1 to 2 local distribution centers as well as localized in-market transportation support within the Ferguson supply chain network.

The Transportation Manager supports the Warehouse Manager strategically and tactically in responding to key marketplace developments trends opportunities or threats as well as proactively addressing key customer initiatives. Responsible for supporting the Director in all aspects of planning monitoring executing and analyzing freight operations planning tools compliance and standard operating procedures. Make decisions to enhance the performance cost metrics and safety of the local Transportation operation.

The Transportation Manager leads the strategy and design of the Dedicated transportation network and manages operations and service for all modes of domestic transportation (TL LTL Courier Parcel). This position is responsible for leading and building relationships with Fergusons domestic transportation providers and internal partners. This position is responsible for leading all aspects of daily planning of DC outbound shipments. The Transportation Manager meets with carriers regularly to provide insights and to drive performance improvement.

Job duties

• Accountable for 1-2 transportation operations (ship hubs).
• Will support local in-market transportation operations and special projects.
• Partner with area and district leaders by serving as the transportation subject matter expert supporting the design and implementation of customer solutions.
• Serve as primary contact within the assigned DC(s) for internal and external business inquiries and issues concerning carrier partners.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance on freight invoice review audit and assist with variance analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with and support internal and external partners customers carriers and vendors to ensure acceptable performance and service levels are being performed.
• Provide RFP support as the local subject matter expert.
• Manage carrier relationships KPIs and compliance.
• Use the Transportation Management System WMS and other Ferguson systems to complete daily route plans and ad hoc contingency plans.
• Monitor DOT compliance Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and industry requirements to ensure internal policies are adhered to.
• Manage outsourced fleet and/or private fleet drivers. Discover opportunities for transportation harmonies between private and outsourced fleets.
• Identify and analyze rates operating costs and revenues to establish continuous improvement designed to increase efficiencies and productivity.
• Implement and facilitate multifaceted routing to achieve the least cost routing while providing the highest levels of customer service.
• Coach and manage associate behaviors based on Telematics and DriveCam data

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in transportation logistics or supply chain preferred.
• Ability to work independently and interface across internal departments and the Ferguson vendor and carrier community.
• Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems like Mercury Gate OTM JDA or others.
• Ability to create executive-level presentations and to communicate with senior management.
• Transportation analysis expertise to include LTL Truckload Parcel and broad Supply Chain exposure in a high-volume environment.

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health dental vision paid time off life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs including mental health coverage gender affirming and family building benefits paid parental leave associate discounts community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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