Transportation Supervisor at McKesson in Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Description:

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.


What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.



Transportation Supervisor, Distribution Center




Location: 1801 Sara Dr. Suite P, Chesapeake VA



Hours: 5:00am to completionMonday through Friday



*This career opportunity comes with competitive compensation, PTO, full suite of health, dental and vision benefits, company matched 401K, parental leave for Mom's & Dad's, career growth, and partnering with an outstanding team!



McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. McKesson Medical-Surgical provides medical-surgical supplies and equipment to physicians' offices, home care agencies, long-term care facilities and surgery centers. Our catalog includes more than 150,000 national brand products from bandages to exam tables, plus McKesson's own line of high-quality medical-surgical products. We're proud to be the only national distributor serving the entire continuum of healthcare.


Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission-by joining McKesson Medical-Surgical you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us improve everything we touch, from providers to payors to pharmacies. You'll collaborate on the products and solutions that help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that's vital to us all.


Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career.


We are currently hiring a Transportation Supervisor to oversee our Chesapeake facility/cross dock. The position will work in unison with our warehouse and transportation network at our distribution center. Our top preferred candidate will be flexible with their hours and be on call for any issues.



Job Description:

• Coordinates and consolidates domestic and international systems to support shipments.
  
  


• Ensures lowest cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods and auditing carrier costs and performances.
  
  


• May interpret laws, rules and regulations regarding shipping and prepare applications for import/export control certifications and licenses.
  
  


• May maintain logs and compile information on routes, rates and services on various vendors.
  
  


• Plans and coordinates fleet operations, including acquisition, scheduling, maintenance service and repair, and disposal of trucks, and hires and/or interacts with common carriers (third-party transportation companies) as appropriate.
  
  


• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a team or like teams of employees in the professional, business support and/or operations support career streams
  
  


• Manages activities of a team that range from routine to moderately complex; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of subject matter experience including leadership capabilities.
  
  

Additional Qualifications:

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  Clean, valid Driver License required; Class C or above license strongly preferred
  
  
  


• 3 years' experience in a similar role working with both domestic and international shipments
  
  


• 2 years' experience driving box trucks and vans preferred
  
  


• DOT Medical Certificate Card preferred
  
  


• Demonstrated organizational skills, communication skills (verbal/written), and leadership skills
  
  


• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems
  
  


• Knowledge of area and ability to assess and/or reorganize routes
  
  


• Knowledge of RoadNet preferred
  
  


• Experience with JD Edwards (E1) preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• General Office Demands
  
  


• Distribution Center environment
  
  


• May be required to assist with vehicle breakdowns when covering for the Lead Driver
  
  


• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
  
  

*The successful candidate will be asked to participate in a background check and drug testing.


We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.



Our Base Pay Range for this position



$52,700 - $87,900



McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer



McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.



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