Transportation Manager

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Summary

Responsible for the physical movement of inbound and outbound shipments. Plans, coordinates and maintains economical and efficient freight services. Identifies and implements opportunities to drive cost and enhance service. Ensures compliance with all freight standards. Direct and coordinate the dedicated delivery operations at the distribution center, including direct supervision of the delivery drivers, route management, DOT and HazMat compliance, and fleet maintenance.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Leads, directs and trains the delivery driver team.

Ensures compliance with all safety, hazmat and DOT requirements. Manages routes to ensure the most cost efficient delivery operations.

Oversees and performs routine vehicle inspection and maintains proper records.

Coaches and develops delivery drivers, including accompanying drivers on routes for evaluation purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior supervisory experience in dispatch or fleet maintenance. Experience with routing programs.

Experience with DOT regulations and driver safety programs.

Career Level Dimensions Typical Training/Experience

Problem Complexity Autonomy Leadership

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5+ years experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Experience provides solutions.

Ensures that work is performed consistently with Core & Main's policies and procedures. Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.

Environmental Job Requirements

Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort.

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squat

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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