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| Transportation Manager |
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| Description |
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Directs the effectiveness of private, third party and contract carriage systems. Manages staff and operations to assure timely and cost efficient transportation of all incoming and outgoing shipments. Plans and assures adequate equipment for storage, loading, and delivery of goods. Responsible for scheduling, routing, budget administration, freight bill presentation, and contract negotiations. Works with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders and through customs. |
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| Related Positions |
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| Transportation Coordinator, Traffic Manager |
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| Key Duties |
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- Ensures that operations are conducted safely and within the law
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- Manages fleet and drivers
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- Solicits, evaluates, and analyzes contractual bids
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- Negotiates and administers dedicated carrier agreements
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- Budgets and controls expenses
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- Determines economical traffic patterns and specifies routes
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| Required Skills |
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| Working knowledge of carrier operation, shipment routing, and distribution methods; experience in industrial transportation operation, consolidator systems and techniques; ability to formulate and implement contracts; expected to understand costing, performance measurement and inventory control; ability to work under pressure; strong management and computer skills. |
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| Career Path |
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| Transportation managers usually have experience as fleet supervisors, distribution center supervisors, or logistics analysts. Success leads to the position of corporate transportation manager, followed by director of transportation or vice president of logistics. |
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| Required Qualifications: |
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- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
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- Minimum of 2-3 years experience in relevant field.
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