Supervisor, Linehaul Transportation - Fort Mill, SC

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you · Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quali ...

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

To lead, direct, develop and coordinate the outbound flow of merchandise from distribution centers to crossdocks. This position will monitor and adjust the workflow and staff based on volume and productivity needs. The outbound flow of merchandise must be provided at an economical level according to Ross service requirements. This position will interface with carriers, crossdock providers, and Ross departments or divisions as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the analysis and execution of optimal equipment levels for multiple DCs based on carrier volume forecasts.

• Supervise a staff of 2-4 associates coordinating the outbound supply-chain activity, routing and tracking over 100K shipments annually from our distribution centers to our crossdocks and trailer transfer volumes.

• Execute and implement the transportation plan for outbound freight from Ross distribution centers to crossdocks. Provide analysis and support to the outbound group in all areas of outbound transportation, including routing guide compliance, transit, tracking & tracing. This will be accomplished through analysis and execution of TMS systems.

• Develop and implement cost savings and/or service improvement programs and provide analytical data to support results.

• Support customer service to multiple divisions with Ross to resolve any Transportation-related issues or problems.

COMPETENCIES:

• Motivation

• Initiating Change

• Leadership

• Credibility

• Commitment

• Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels and departments both within and outside the company.

• High level working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills

• 4-6 years' experience in a transportation atmosphere

• 4-6 years of supervisory experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in work experience

• Experience with TMS transportation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Transportation or Logistics

• 7-8 years of transportation operations\staff experience with knowledge of carrier logistics

• 7-8 years of supervisory experience

• Experience with hands-on utilization of current supply-chain software applications and systems

• Transportation background within the retail industry

• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work aggressively to complete projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.

Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

2-4 Planners

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.