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Position Detail Transportation Manager - Logistics Atlanta, GA Date: 10/22/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Logistics/Supply Chain/Import
Type: Full-time
Travel: None
Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION PURPOSE Develops, implements, and monitors all logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Develops solutions that leverage the Company' s volumes, systems and partnerships while providing consistently high levels of customer service in a cost-effective manner. * Identifies and prioritizes logistics needs and communicates recommendations to upper management in order to achieve efficient product distribution. * Provides data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing and usage alternatives. * Advises IS and system users in the development and implementation of logistics systems improvements and changes. * Responds to Requests for Information (RFI) from potential software vendors. * Tests vendor software packages to identify potential shortcomings; ascertains vendors' ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.
NATURE AND SCOPE * Reports to Sr. Manager, Director Sr. Director or VP * Typically requires interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations. * Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches. * Typically considers new courses of action within broad policies and medium-term goals when solving problems. * Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Minimum Qualifications * Must be eighteen years of age * Must pass the Drug Test * Must pass the Background Check * Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable
EDUCATION REQUIRED The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE- 5
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent project management skills. Demonstrated abilty to perform financial analysis. Ability to ascertain and solve problems. Strong computer skills. Strong communication skills.
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Transportation Manager - Logistics Job
Date: Nov 22, 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA
Position Detail Transportation Manager - Logistics Atlanta, GA Date: 10/22/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Logistics/Supply Chain/Import
Type: Full-time
Travel: None
Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION PURPOSE Develops, implements, and monitors all logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Develops solutions that leverage the Company' s volumes, systems and partnerships while providing consistently high levels of customer service in a cost-effective manner. * Identifies and prioritizes logistics needs and communicates recommendations to upper management in order to achieve efficient product distribution. * Provides data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing and usage alternatives. * Advises IS and system users in the development and implementation of logistics systems improvements and changes. * Responds to Requests for Information (RFI) from potential software vendors. * Tests vendor software packages to identify potential shortcomings; ascertains vendors' ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.
NATURE AND SCOPE * Reports to Sr. Manager, Director Sr. Director or VP * Typically requires interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations. * Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches. * Typically considers new courses of action within broad policies and medium-term goals when solving problems. * Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Minimum Qualifications * Must be eighteen years of age * Must pass the Drug Test * Must pass the Background Check * Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable
EDUCATION REQUIRED The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE- 5
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent project management skills. Demonstrated abilty to perform financial analysis. Ability to ascertain and solve problems. Strong computer skills. Strong communication skills.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segments: Engineering, Logistics, Management, Manager, Operations, Transportation
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