Logistics Operations Manager

Job Summary
Leads a team responsible for transportation operations across a third party supplier partner network in both the trucking and rail sectors. Responsible for customer engagement, and profit maximization across multiple lines of business.

50% travel expected in the greater Dallas, Houston & San Antonio, TX areas. Travel to others sites required per business needs.

While this position is remote, the ideal candidate would reside in the greater Texas area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors third party transportation network processes, procedures, and establishes programs which drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals.

• Provides direction and expertise on the implementation of cost-effective solutions for transportation services division.
• Develops and ensures implementation of policies, conducts rate negotiation and supplier onboarding and performance management.
• Works with internal and external customers, suppliers and other partners to resolve problems, respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements, test, refine and implement solutions.
• Engages directly with customers to solicit transportation as a services and act as an extension of business development and sales to ensure maximum available volume of material is sold.
• Liese with source plant operational staff to ensure synonymity with transportation operations, plant outages, material quality concerns and personnel matters.
• Identifies and ensures continuous development, improvement and implementation of the key business processes within the department.
• Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities. Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
   

Must live & work in the U.S.

Qualifications 
Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree or in lieu of a degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience
• 7 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) and
• must be at least 18 years of age and
• legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Valid Drivers License
• Administrative Services\DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
  
   

Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S.  is $90,000/annually - $110,000/annually . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligable for a 15% bonus.

Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.