Transportation Manager - Williams-Sonoma

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Williams-Sonoma Inc.'s Supply Chain organization is the backbone of our company. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. We also own and operate a growing manufacturing base right here in the United States, proudly producing nearly all of the upholstered furniture and much of the lighting sold through our brands. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you are an expert in global logistics, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery and have a passion for quality and customer service, our Supply Chain Organization may just be the place for you.

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Transportation Manager

Summary

Title:	Transportation Manager
ID:	32601
Date Posted:	N/A
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Reports To or Hiring Manager:	N/A
Department:	N/A
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Location:	Memphis, TN
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Description

SUMMARY:

The Weekend Transportation Manager role is responsible for the weekend execution of the entire transportation network. The role will support the transportation needs and requirements for all distribution centers, 700 domestic vendors, yard operations, pool point operations, all linehaul activities and all modes, new store openings, outlet deliveries, rail and port drayage along with all track and trace activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversee all weekend transportation activities associated with Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s furniture line-haul into our furniture delivery hubs.
Oversee all weekend transportation activities associated with domestic vendor inbound into all Williams-Sonoma DC's
Oversee additional weekend activities for Outlets; Yard Operations, UPS, Pool Point, new store openings and drayage
Communication with key business partners as needed
Updating of all metrics as needed
Additional projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics or Engineering
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Analytical skills with the ability to manage large data sets
Previous background in Transportation Management
Previous experience with a Transportation Management system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree
Ability to code reports using QlikView or similar BI applications

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