Co-ordinates the flow of inbound freight while staying abreast of daily priorities and weekly transportation targets.

Able to cross function as Traffic/Admin Team Leader with understanding of inbound, outbound, yard operations and Transport dynamics (equipment, shunt).

Liaise with Dispatch, NOC, Vendors and Carrier partners on a consistent basis to deliver optimal freight flow to the DC and ensure ample equipment supply.

Ability to analyze data pertaining to inbound/outbound flow and make appropriate recommendations to drive efficiencies and improve store service.

Plans and schedules DC staff to ensure proper staffing in order to receive, order fill, or ship products in a productive, timely, safe, and cost-efficient manner.

Conducts daily start-up meetings; organizes daily assignments/workload to associate, and assigns duties accordingly. Establishes or adjusts work assignments to meet daily production schedules

Trains Associate in the proper execution of standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Implements and ensures they are followed, and verifies the accuracy and completeness of all records/documentation activities within the work group.

Participates in daily workplace inspections to highlight and address safety concerns. This includes walks through the workplace to ensure Associate comply with safe working practices. Investigates and reports incidents including; accidents, injuries, complaints, near misses, misconduct, infractions, and other violations of company policies and procedures. Decides upon the appropriate action to be taken in order to correct substandard acts or conditions. Follows up to ensure the action was completed and effective.