Supervisor, Transportation

Overview:

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

We currently have an opening for a

Responsibilities:

• Manage Tanker Operations and standardize processes for Tanker Equipment in the Central Region.
  
• Will work closely with Natural Resources, Quality & Tanker Carriers to resolve any quality, operational, or payment related issues as well as assisting on all related transportation matters.
  
• Manage core carrier group, including private fleet, to ensure all carriers maintain a 98% service level, make sure carriers adhere to the load schedule, ensure core carriers are within standard in all lanes
  
• Manage private fleet drivers
  
• Analyze and report on tanker tracking, CIP schedules, accessorial and facilitate recommendation for reclamation.
  
• Oversee carrier compliance to Primo Brands and federal and state standards.
  
• Facilitate the development of new processes within the transportation department and communicate and train employees as needed.
  
• Participates in springs visits and assists with customer communications (internal and external).
  
• Partners with Planning, Logistics and Customer Service to ensure customer orders and needs are met according to plan.
  
• Lead, coach and develop transport employees for future and current business needs.
  
• Complete, update and run various reports to monitor metrics and opportunities.
  
• Runs daily, weekly and monthly KPI Reports, updates shared files.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or other relevant field.
  
• 5 or more years' experience in transportation, including 2 or more years managing carrier relationships and drivers.
  
• Prior experience in the consumer goods industry desired, food or beverage preferred.
  
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Transport Systems (Uber Transportation Management System).
  
• Knowledge of safety processes and guidelines related to transportation - Strong computer skills with knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
  
• Experienced analysis capabilities utilizing Excel and Access.
  
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to reach win-win solutions with internal and external partners.
  
• Demonstrated success leading, motivating and coaching individuals and teams.
  
• Safety focus.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to build relationships.
  
• Demonstrated success in project management, problem solving, continuous improvement and achieving metrics.
  
• Excellent follow-up skills with a customer focused approach - Strong work ethic with the ability to travel up to 20% regionally and nationally for site, vendor, customer and internal meetings.
  
• Knowledge of safety processes and guidelines related to transportation (DOT).
  

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.