Transportation Process Quality Manager

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Position Overview

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Lead transportation strategic planning including forecasting budgeting peak/holiday planning and capacity modeling.
• Own transportation reporting includes labor headcount service metrics and cost performance.
• Provide in-depth P&L variance analysis and data-driven insights.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost service and efficiency.
• Partner with Transportation leadership to remove operational barriers and improve performance.
• Support network changes including startups transitions and routing or volume shifts.
• Develop KPI scorecards; analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies transportation standards and audit requirements.
• Conduct audits identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with HR and Operations on staffing plans aligned to transportation demand.
• Support onboarding coordination and expense management aligned to budget and P&L.
• Collaborate with PQM peers to standardize best practices across regions.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Finance Engineering or a related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in operations logistics supply chain or transportation environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including P&L management and cost drivers.
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Experience in SQL PowerBI Qlikview Tableau or other BI tools a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with transportation operations or network planning preferred.

Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Working knowledge and understanding of P&L. Advanced proficiency with personal computer operations and Microsoft Office applications.
• Special Skills : Ability to analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Physical abilities: : N/A
• Other: : Leadership skills including team and relationship building communication coaching influence and conflict resolution.

Years Of Experience

• 2-5 : Three or more years of experience in operations management function and hands-on experience related to warehouse experience highly desired.

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Company

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.