Daikin Comfort

Transportation Manager

Daikin Comfort

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Waller • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • A transportation manager serves as a contact point for all workers within a particular area.
  • Investigates, verifies and resolves customer or shipper complaints.
  • Oversees daily outbound transportation operations to ensure service and cost targets are met.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with LTL, TL, and parcel carriers to optimize performance and spend.
  • Develop and manage the transportation budget, identifying continuous cost reduction opportunities.
  • Partner with planning and customer service teams to align shipment schedules with customer requirements.
  • Utilize TMS, YMS, and WMS platforms to track shipments, optimize routing, and manage documentation.
  • Lead, coach, and develop transportation team members to drive operational excellence.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, cost, damage, and carrier performance.
  • Responsible for weekly and monthly reports required by the controller.
  • Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of transportation or logistics experience
  • Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • WMS experience preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong focus on team development and accountability
  • Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong geographic knowledge
  • Demonstrated sound judgment, strong work ethic, and high integrity.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointLogistics managementContract negotiationBudget managementKey performance indicators (KPIs)Cost reduction
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam developmentAccountabilityCommunicationJudgmentWork ethicIntegrityCoachingOperational excellenceProblem-solving