Home Depot Topeka , KS 66604
Posted 2 months ago
Position Purpose:
The DC Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the outbound deliveries to stores within the service region and ensuring that on time deliveries are made to the stores and are within budget. The DC Transportation Manager will manage yard operations, coordinate back haul program and provide leadership to transportation team.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Reports to DC General Manager I/II.
Number of direct reports is 6. Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Responsible for personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to be on-call at various times. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Must be open to relocation. Because of the nature of Retail Distribution, your flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors' Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications
Extensive Transportation Background including TMS intelligence, Routing, P &L and Budgeting experience
Previous Change Management Experience
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Competencies:
Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values.
Problem Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
Customer Driven: Creates a customer-focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all customers; sees business through the eyes of the Customer.
Gets Things Done: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately.
Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly and concisely with all audiences; keeps others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback; adapts messages to fit audience.
Plans Strategically: Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and action steps necessary to maximize short-term and long-term.
Ground-Engaged: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of The Home Depot business and how his/her actions affect the business; uses this knowledge to make effective business decisions; knows the competition and the industry; foresees future challenges and takes action to address them.
Building Relationships: Establishes trust and credibility with people over time; establishes rapport with people; has smooth working relationships with people inside and outside of the organization.
Champions Development: Seeks knowledge about the strengths and weaknesses of his/her self and associates; takes steps to maximize development of both self and Associates.
Stress Tolerance: Maintains a positive attitude; maintains a high volume, high quality workload under demanding conditions (e.g., short time frame).
Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model; holds Associates to a high safety standard.
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