Transportation Manager - West Valley City, United States - Traeger Pellet Grills

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**Transportation Manager**

at Traeger Wood Pellet Grills Salt Lake City, UT **Welcome to the Traegerhood:**

Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and weve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. Were a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If youre a team player whos dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us

**What You'll Do:**

We are looking for a Transportation Manager to join our team. You will understand the importance of maintaining and enhancing the logistics department through freight data analytics, process improvement and project management. You will possess a strong knowledge of the modes of transportation and current market costs/capacity. This role will be heavily focused on data analytics and process improvement to improve customer satisfaction and reduce freight costs.

**How You'll Help Us Win:**

Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements

Lead continuous improvement projects related to transportation processes and retail compliance

Drive metrics, reports, process documentation, and training (SOP) documents

Hold Quarterly Business Reviews with transportation partners

Supervise overall work of transportation team through metrics and personal reviews

Analyze financial impacts of proposed logistics changes. (routing, shipping modes, volume, carriers, etc.)

Direct inbound/outbound logistics operations

Ensure carrier compliance within company metrics/KPIs (transit times, damages, etc.)

Resolve and root cause problems concerning transportation, imports or exports, or customer issues

Ensure accurate billing and invoice issues are resolved

Meet vendor and retail transportation requirements

**What Youll Need to Succeed:**

Bachelors Degree required

3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or similar role

2+ years of experience in a supervisory position

Strong project management skills

Excellent Data analytics and process improvement experience

Proficient with Microsoft Office

**Why You Will Love to Work Here:**

Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking

Join a true team working towards a common goal

Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality

So.Much.Food

Have an outdoor lovers paradise in your backyard

Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs

401k to help you plan for the future

Tuition reimbursement

Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally

Great discounts on all things Traeger

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