Transportation Manager

SUMMARY: Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that values innovation, customer service, and teamwork. The Transportation Manager plays a crucial role in managing both private and outsourced transportation fleets within a  local distribution center. This position is responsible for planning, monitoring, executing, and analyzing freight operations to maximize performance, cost efficiency, and safety. The Transportation Manager will develop innovative logistics solutions to meet organizational goals and support key customer initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. Financial Management : Oversee $14+ million P&L accountability for transportation operations. Assist in developing and managing the DC operating budget for transportation replenishment costs. Partner with A/P on invoices, bills, and assist with variance analysis and reporting. Carrier/Fleet Logistics Management : Manage onsite 3rd party management team and overall results. Optimize fleet utilization, carrier compliance, claims, equipment management, and resource allocation. Utilize Fleet Management System (FMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) and other routing tools. Track metrics and key performance indicators. Create and execute contingency plans, handle customer service calls, and rectify service failures. May involve management of up to 6 private fleet drivers operating in the DC yard as trailer spotters. Safety/Security/Compliance : Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley and DOT compliance, handle escalated issues, and safeguard against hazardous materials violations. Serve as Safety Champion within DC, striving for best-in-class status while meeting or exceeding safety performance metrics. Identify and solve daily issues such as hazardous material and accident investigations and perform safety reporting. Relationship Management : Act as a business partner to senior management and serve as the primary transportation contact within assigned Distribution Centers. Collaborate with internal and external partners, customers, carriers, and vendors to ensure acceptable performance and service levels. Continuous Improvement : Identify and analyze activities, rates, operating costs, and forecasts to increase efficiency, revenues, and lower costs. Implement dynamic routing to achieve the least cost routing while providing the highest levels of customer service. Servant Leadership : Manage, develop, and coach direct reports in alignment with organizational goals. Support Inbound or Outbound Transportation standard operating procedures, policies, goals, and objectives. Understand and demonstrate Advance Auto Parts’ Core Values. Project Management : Serve as a subject matter expert in the tactical execution of key initiatives. Identify and lead transportation optimization opportunities and participate in key projects and high-performance teams. Lead Change : Drive change within the team, perform analytics, manage projects, and identify and execute business/supply chain opportunities at a local level. Provide RFP support as a subject matter expert with knowledge of operational details.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Player : Exceptional interpersonal skills and coaching abilities. Management Skills : Ability to manage and direct private fleet drivers and 3rd Party Dedicated carriers in a distribution center environment. Financial Acumen : P&L experience, including budget development, expense approval, and monitoring progress against financial goals. Transportation Knowledge : Functional knowledge of all modes of transportation, including fleet (private and 3PL),