Transportation and Logistics Manager at Faith Technologies in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you'll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.



The Transportation and Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end movement of freight, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to customer sites. This role plays a critical part in optimizing transportation strategies, managing budgets, and resolving logistics challenges. The manager will develop and execute strategies to meet both short- and long-term transportation needs while establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to drive efficiency across the supply chain. In addition to leading a team, this role involves fostering strong relationships with third-party carriers and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, particularly in the transportation of over-dimensional and heavy haul freight. The Transportation and Logistics Manager's expertise will be essential in maintaining effective carrier partnerships and delivering consistent, reliable service to customers.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS



Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a related field.


Experience: 3-5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or materials management. 2-3 years in experience in a leadership or managerial position overseeing teams and managing projects. Proven experience managing the transportation and coordination of over-dimensional or heavy haul freight, including compliance with regulatory requirements, route planning, and managing special permits preferred.

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing, mentoring, and developing teams. Ability to inspire and drive performance and lead through influence.


• Experience utilizing software systems such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.


• Strong communication skills allowing effective communication with Team Members, Customers, and Vendors.


• Experience utilizing CBA - Choosing By Advantages decision making methodology.

Travel: up to 25% depending on business needs.


Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quoting, awarding, and managing freight movement of products to customer sites.


• Grow our carrier partner base with capable and dependable carrier partners to ensure our future capacity requirements can be me.


• Develop and implement transportation strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.


• Work with carrier base to plan routes and determine the most efficient methods for transportation.


• Ensure adherence to delivery schedules, optimizing transit times, and reducing costs.


• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries and the efficient flow of materials.


• Develop and manage transportation and logistics budgets, ensuring cost control and optimization of resources.


• Negotiate contracts and pricing with third-party carriers, suppliers, and service providers.


• Address transportation-related issues or delays and develop contingency plans.


• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation and logistics.


• Analyze data to identify trends, optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.


• Monitor carrier base capacity and ensure Excellerate's near and mid-term transportation needs are not at risk.


• Prepare reports and updates for senior management regarding operational performance and progress on key projects.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.



SURGE your career forward!

Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.

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  Your Personal Growth : Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.
  
  


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  Leverage Technology : Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.
  
  


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  Uncompromised Safety : When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.
  
  

We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.


We pride ourselves on a "Ground up Growth" mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you've officially put yourself in the driver's seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you'll have options to position yourself for success.


FTI is a "Merit to the Core" organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers.



BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER

FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee*, your programs include:

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  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  
  


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  Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  
  


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  Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  
  


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  Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives
  
  


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  401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans
  
  


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  Paid Time Off
  
  


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  Performance Incentives/Bonuses
  
  


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  Tuition Reimbursement
  
  


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  And so much more!
  
  

*Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs.


We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through:

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  Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE.
  
  


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  Building TRUST in everything we do.
  
  


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  REDEFINING what's possible.
  
  


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  Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS.
  
  

If you're ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today!


Faith Technologies, Inc. (FTI) is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer. FTI will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Faith Technologies, Inc. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
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