Transportation Director jobs in Idaho

About The Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What you will be doing

The Director, Outbound Transportation will be responsible in the leading of continuous improvement in outbound transportation operations while partnering with the supply chain network, retail, suppliers, and carriers. This role will focus on development of consistent KPIs to measure operations, defining and implementing best practices, outbound system strategy and support, routing optimization, and management of our 3PL outbound partners. Ideal candidates will have lead Transportation teams at Albertsons’ DCs and are experts in outbound operations and systems.

The position will be based in Boise, ID, or Corporate location based on applicant’s home location.

Main responsibilities

• Execute Logistics’ strategic and tactical plan for improving key transportation and outbound KPIs.
• Implement effective mentoring and developmental processes in conjunction with DC general manager to improve bench strength and prepare individuals for the next level of leadership.
• Coordinate the implementation of industry best practices across divisional transportation and outbound operations and systems.
• Leverage technology and assist in managing optimal usage of transportation management systems including TMS, YMS, and telematics critical to outbound operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize outbound transportation service routing to minimize cost and improve service
• Lead the development of network wide backhaul programs to reduce empty miles and improve fleet utilization
  
  

The salary range is $118,100 to $165,380 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.

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What we are searching for

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Supply Chain preferred
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Albertsons Distribution Center Transportation leadership role
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in transportation/private fleet management and retail outbound operations
• Lean six sigma experience preferred
• Expertise in Albertsons transportation systems and Microsoft products
• Travel up to 50%
  
  

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person so classified.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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