ACE Hardware · 1 day ago
Traffic Manager
IL - Princeton
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $109K/yrAce Hardware Corporation is a retail support center seeking a Traffic Manager to oversee transportation and logistics operations. The role involves managing a fleet of drivers, ensuring efficient delivery methods, and maintaining compliance with regulations while achieving delivery goals and fostering positive staff relations.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manage all transportation and logistics for outbound shipments to customers from the retail support center, while supporting service level targets
Management and oversight of a private fleet of tractors as directed by the logistics manager or retail support manager
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services
Assist in creating budgets and handling monthly financials
Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
Assist in maintaining compliance with all federal, state and Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations and driver safety
Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives
Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets
Initiate contact with various companies and negotiate rates for back-hauls, etc
Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits on tractors and trailers, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints
Monitor carrier performance and measure results
Maintain relationships with existing freight carriers and foster new contacts
Monitor transportation costs and target areas of cost savings
Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure the traffic program is deployed effectively and meets company objectives
Responsible for selection of appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs, maximize delivery efficiency and retailer satisfaction
Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention
Responsible for achieving delivery goals
Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or related field or equivalent professional experience
Proven management experience in a distribution/traffic role Ability to analyze and logistically manage a fleet of drivers
Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills
Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations
Basic knowledge of budgeting and monthly financials
Excellent communication skills
Strong leadership characteristics
Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Benefits
Semi-Monthly Pay
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection
Company
ACE Hardware
Now in Afghanistan, Since 1924, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful.
Founded in 1924
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (5)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shak Hishmeh
Co-Owner/ Chief Operating Officer
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