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Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Overview:
The Ft. Gillem Distribution Center, a Kroger Company, is located in the beautiful metropolitan area of Atlanta. This 24/7 facility was built in 2016 and is currently the highest volume Kroger DC in the United States, shipping over 3.5 million cases of food to Kroger Grocery Stores each week. In addition to Kroger being a great company to work for, the Big Peach is a great place to live with a relatively low cost of living and endless things to do. The bustling city center offers urban parks and amenities and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Why work at the Ft. Gillem Atlanta Distribution Center?
To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, vacation, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities to learn, grow and advance.
If you are passionate, driven and thrive in fast paced environments, then we want you to come work for us and help us continue to distribute food efficiently and timely to our valuable customers.
For the best and fastest consideration, please apply directly at https://www.thekrogerco.com/careers
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site’s contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals
- Coordinate in and outbound freight
- Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution
- Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues
- Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers
- Analyze report data to measure transportation performance
- Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues
- Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- 4 + years’ experience in transportation and logistics
- Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Self motivated
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
Desired Previous Job Experience
- Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
- Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation
- Experience within a food distribution environment
- Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements
Education Level: Bachelor’s Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South
States: Alabama; Alaska; American Samoa; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Federated States of Micronesia; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Marshall Islands; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Northern Mariana Islands; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Palau; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virgin Islands; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming
Keywords: Transportation Manager, Logistics Manager
Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.
Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Posting Notes: GA || Forest Park || 2000 Anvil Block Rd. || 30297 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain; Management || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None
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