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Job Summary

Leads and manages transportation operations and import service management for the organization. Uses tools and methodologies to analyze, predict, and improve transportation operations and efficiencies.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Manages transportation operations, including product flow, capacity management, deconsolidation efforts, inventory management, forecasting, and forecast accuracy.

• Oversees carrier negotiations, procurement and scheduling, cost monitoring, and benchmarking related to transportation service management.

• Assists with developing the logistics and transportation budget.

• Evaluates current rates, approved carriers, transit times, and cost-benefit analyses to develop carrier flow plans and end-to-end product flow strategies.

• Identifies market drivers for direct imports and domestic consolidation and develops benchmarks and recommendations for long-term strategies based on transportation density and utilization trends.

• Implements operating procedure improvements and methodologies to optimize order flow and decrease delivery time for customers.

• Ensures logistics and supply chain programs meet safety and regulatory requirements.

• Maintains third-party logistics relationships.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.

• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.

• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.