Logistics Manager

4 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Wakefern Food Corp. Full time

About Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp. is a leading retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its co-operative members' retail operations under various banners, including ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, Fairway Market, and Gourmet Garage.

As a forward-thinking company, Wakefern focuses on providing innovative wholesale business services to help independent retailers compete in a competitive market. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of services, including cutting-edge technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices, Wakefern empowers its co-operative members to succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned logistics and transportation technology expert to join our team as a Manager, Logistics & Transportation Technology. This key role will be responsible for leading a team of up to 25 associates in designing, developing, and deploying our transportation management system (TMS).

The successful candidate will drive the actualization of solutions, engagement, technology, operational efficiencies, and intelligence to achieve targeted business outcomes, including growth and ROI. This role will collaborate closely with Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement transportation strategies and policies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Lead a team of engineers, developers, and analysts to design and implement transportation management solutions across our on-premise and cloud platforms.
  • Ensure that the transportation of goods and services is efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Use technology to optimize, grow, and provide insights on our transportation network.
  • Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and security of the TMS and related systems.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies and trends in transportation management, such as automation, artificial intelligence, or blockchain.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to understand and translate solution requirements to define capabilities for enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of experience in transportation management or a similar role.
  • Prior experience with implementation of a TMS or Supply Chain system platform(s).
  • Prior experience managing a team.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in transportation management software, such as Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, or Oracle.
  • Knowledge of transportation modes, methods, and regulations, such as trucking, rail, air, or ocean.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Leadership, management, and team-building skills.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
  • Customer service and customer satisfaction orientation.
  • Grocery, CPG, and Wholesale experience is a plus.
  • Highly developed business acuity and acumen.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

  • This position requires in-person office presence.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require work in distribution centers.


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