Description

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Transportation Manager

The Transportation Manager at QED is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the CDC transportation deliveries of orders to customers, ensuring a best-in-class customer service experience. This role involves managing the transportation function, including hiring, training, and developing staff, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining effective communication across teams.

What you'll do:

• Manage the Branch drivers along with routing staff
• Hire, train, and develop direct reports
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/DOT/FMCSA Regulations
• Schedule and assign work to employees, providing necessary materials, equipment, and documents
• Oversee all equipment, trucks, and related preventative maintenance schedules
• Monitor scheduled daily deliveries to meet customer time commitments
• Ensure timely deliveries with no damage to products according to Driver SOP training
• Conduct annual certification of all drivers on delivery methods
• Maintain constant communication with drivers, warehouse staff, salespersons, and customers
• Work with lease providers for various reports, such as mileage and VCR reports
• Schedule daily/weekly meetings with drivers
• Monitor and review routing configurations for cost control
• Provide safety methods training and conduct daily safety briefings
• Partner with Sales leadership to foster collaboration between sales and operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation efforts with business objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• Extensive success in a logistics leadership role
• Experience in supply chain, ideally within electrical distribution
• Strong data analysis skills and understanding of logistics system processes
• Familiarity with electrical industry concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to develop close working relationships with customers and colleagues
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• In-depth knowledge of QED computer systems, Eclipse, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to collaborate, mentor, motivate, and lead logistics associates
• Team player aligned with QED's core values and beliefs

Compensation: $75,000 - 95,000

Benefits:

Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment including several company paid benefits

401(k) eligibility with competitive company match

Access to wellness rewards, discount plans, paid parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Sick Days, Jury Duty, Bereavement Days

Promotional opportunity

Work in a fast-paced and innovative company with diverse associates

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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