The Home Depot
Distribution Center - Transportation Manager
The Home Depot, Inkerman, Pennsylvania, United States
Distribution Center - Transportation Manager
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Distribution Center - Transportation Manager
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The Home Depot .
Position Purpose The DC Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the outbound deliveries to stores within the service region and ensuring that on‑time deliveries are made to the stores and are within budget. The DC Transportation Manager will manage yard operations, coordinate a back‑haul program and provide leadership to the transportation team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage carrier relationships and planning to ensure timely deliveries, optimize cube utilization, maintain inbound deliveries, minimize expedites and communicate daily with carriers for on‑time compliance. (25%)
Manage transportation cost, including cost per truckload, cube per truckload and cost per mile; support overall financial goals; audit invoices; review general ledger for transportation charges. (25%)
Drive customer service; develop team, manage associates and store concerns from phone calls and Infodock. (20%)
Develop and report financial & operations metrics. (15%)
Maintain accurate yard operations: yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers, pallet recycling. (15%)
Direct Manager / Direct Reports
Reports to: DC General Manager I/II.
Number of direct reports: 6; accountable for supervising work, personnel issues, selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development. (15%)
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion: walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions
Comfortable environment with periodic exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise and fumes which may cause discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum age eighteen.
Legally permitted to work in the United States.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, on‑call, weekends and holidays.
Open to relocation.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
Extensive transportation background: TMS, routing, P&L, budgeting.
Previous change‑management experience.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
No additional education required.
Minimum Years of Work Experience
2 years.
Preferred Years of Work Experience
No additional years of experience required.
Minimum Leadership Experience
None.
Preferred Leadership Experience
None.
Certifications
None.
Competencies
Acts with Integrity: Responsible, ethical, honest; models the company values.
Problem Solving: Reacts quickly, follows up, resolves issues.
Customer Driven: Creates a customer‑focused environment.
Gets Things Done: Motivates self & others; creates urgency; delegates.
Communicates Effectively: Clear, concise, informs, listens, adapts.
Plans Strategically: Sets goals and actions for short & long term.
Ground‑Engaged: Understanding of the business, competition, future challenges.
Building Relationships: Establishes trust, rapport, smooth interactions.
Champions Development: Seeks knowledge, maximizes development of self & associates.
Stress Tolerance: Positive attitude, high volume work under pressure.
Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies, role model, holds high standards.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other; Consumer Services industry
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Distribution Center - Transportation Manager
role at
The Home Depot .
Position Purpose The DC Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the outbound deliveries to stores within the service region and ensuring that on‑time deliveries are made to the stores and are within budget. The DC Transportation Manager will manage yard operations, coordinate a back‑haul program and provide leadership to the transportation team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage carrier relationships and planning to ensure timely deliveries, optimize cube utilization, maintain inbound deliveries, minimize expedites and communicate daily with carriers for on‑time compliance. (25%)
Manage transportation cost, including cost per truckload, cube per truckload and cost per mile; support overall financial goals; audit invoices; review general ledger for transportation charges. (25%)
Drive customer service; develop team, manage associates and store concerns from phone calls and Infodock. (20%)
Develop and report financial & operations metrics. (15%)
Maintain accurate yard operations: yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers, pallet recycling. (15%)
Direct Manager / Direct Reports
Reports to: DC General Manager I/II.
Number of direct reports: 6; accountable for supervising work, personnel issues, selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development. (15%)
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion: walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions
Comfortable environment with periodic exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise and fumes which may cause discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum age eighteen.
Legally permitted to work in the United States.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, on‑call, weekends and holidays.
Open to relocation.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
Extensive transportation background: TMS, routing, P&L, budgeting.
Previous change‑management experience.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
No additional education required.
Minimum Years of Work Experience
2 years.
Preferred Years of Work Experience
No additional years of experience required.
Minimum Leadership Experience
None.
Preferred Leadership Experience
None.
Certifications
None.
Competencies
Acts with Integrity: Responsible, ethical, honest; models the company values.
Problem Solving: Reacts quickly, follows up, resolves issues.
Customer Driven: Creates a customer‑focused environment.
Gets Things Done: Motivates self & others; creates urgency; delegates.
Communicates Effectively: Clear, concise, informs, listens, adapts.
Plans Strategically: Sets goals and actions for short & long term.
Ground‑Engaged: Understanding of the business, competition, future challenges.
Building Relationships: Establishes trust, rapport, smooth interactions.
Champions Development: Seeks knowledge, maximizes development of self & associates.
Stress Tolerance: Positive attitude, high volume work under pressure.
Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies, role model, holds high standards.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other; Consumer Services industry
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