Overview
Network Transportation Manager – Quick Jobs in Herndon, VA at Kuehne+Nagel
Full Job Description
It’s more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
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You will be responsible for managing Quick’s Independent Contractors (IC) and employee drivers in your assigned geographic area, working closely with Dispatch management and internal stakeholders.As a motivator for developing and implementing best practices for IC Management and employee drivers, you’ll also manage Quick’s vehicle fleet and oversee activity in the area transfer warehouse and coordinate driver processes with the Quick Business Units.
How you create impact
Manage and oversee employee (company) drivers.
Interact with and provide guidance and shipment parameters to independent contractors’ (ICs).
Coordinate network coverage for all shipments.
Resolve all customer related issues.
Thoroughly understand Independent Contractor related laws and regulations.
Contribute, develop & implement new procedures and policies that increase efficiencies and performance of ICs and company drivers and operations staff.
Manage vehicle fleet, fuel cards, and oversee vehicle repairs.
Ensure that ICs and company drivers are compliant with all regulations including but not limited to: TSA, DOT and Dangerous Goods.
Support training and development of all departmental staff related to ICs and company drivers.
Manage the appearance of the assigned warehouse develop shipping, receiving, inventory and re-ice procedures.
Develop and maintain driver coverage schedules that provides adequate company driver and IC coverage
Keep up to date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance (Quick Trac, Vendor Partner, Dispatch Dashboard etc.).
What we would like you to bring
5 years of industry experience or educational equivalent
BA/BS or equivalent work experience
Group leadership skills
Knowledge of Dangerous Goods/Restricted Article regulations (preferred)
Full understanding of international & domestic airline routings, Airline NYC operations, geography & time zones
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license (passenger vehicle, CDL preferred)
What’s in it for you
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life – from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
Title: Network Transportation Manager – Quick
Company: Kuehne+Nagel
Location: Herndon, VA
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