Mgr-Trans Solutions
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Provide profitable customized shipping solutions for customers with unique or critical shipping needs. Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Revenue Quality, Costing, Transportation and Network Engineering to secure larger LTL shipments and devise innovative solutions to match specialized needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Select, lead, educate and motivate a staff of employees
- Identify new business opportunities and assist Sales in pricing negotiations to secure business
- Equip team to perform key customer service functions for spot quotes and premium services
- Develop and implement necessary reporting tools to direct actions and keep leadership/team informed of performance
- Analyze performance trends, market conditions and operational capabilities to guide pricing decisions to optimize the network
- Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to run an efficient and effective spot quote and expedited business
- Educate Sales/Operations/Customers on service offerings
- Ensure processes, procedures and systems are documented and followed for consistent delivery of quality service
- Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and projects to drive cost reductions and internal efficiencies
- Collaborate and network with cross opco colleagues to improve utilization of assets across the Enterprise
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other assignments (or duties) as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years’ experience in operations, logistics/transportation, or finance
Direct knowledge and understanding of line-haul and hub systems, freight movement, lane movement and operations
Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, hazardous materials regulations preferred
Excellent analytical, problem solving and fact based, decision making skills
Strong financial analysis skills including forecasting, budgeting and financial modeling preferred
Proven skills in project management and process improvement
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to travel
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights as directed and/or needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay:
Additional Details:
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
