Transportation Manager I

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

The Transportation Manager I is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of transportation operations. This role may include supervision of Transportation Supervisors, depending on the location. The manager ensures compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, and resolving issues.

• Ensure timely and efficient deliveries that comply with state and federal regulations, supervising all aspects of product delivery and customer relations.
• Provide staffing, training, certification, safety supervision, and motivation for delivery personnel.
• Adhere to customer credit restrictions and requirements, ensuring drivers meet accuracy and accountability standards.
• Collaborate with sales departments to deliver products promptly and accurately.
• Maintain safety and documentation standards for delivery processes, ensuring drivers are properly licensed and comply with DOT requirements.
• Coordinate delivery activities according to scheduling guidelines, ensuring efficient and economic delivery operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and insurance regulations for safety and handling of alcoholic beverages.
• Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are clean, in proper working condition, and meet all regulatory requirements.
  
   

• Associates degree from a two year college or technical school preferred; 
• Three or more years related experience, of which two to three years previous transportation and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Requires a current state driver's license
• Ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state (i.e. TABC License – Texas)
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits 
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 considerations:

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

 

• Bachelors degree 
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

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