Distribution Center Transportation Advisor

AutoZone is seeking a Distribution Center Transportation Advisor to oversee the daily inbound and outbound flow of fleet equipment and drivers. This role is critical in ensuring DOT compliance, back-haul coordination, driver dispatch, and store delivery execution.

Functional Competencies:

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to manage multiple logistics tasks and deadlines.

Knowledge of fleet operations, routing, and back-haul coordination.

Experience using transportation management software and on-board computer systems.

Core Competencies:

Customer Focus: Provides WOW! customer service, understands customer needs, and solves problems with urgency.

Team Player: Reliable, supportive, values others' ideas, builds strong relationships, and resolves conflicts effectively.

Effective Communication: Clear, respectful communication, effective listening, and timely information sharing.

Results-Oriented: Accountable, takes ownership, prioritizes well, and executes with integrity and ethics.

Development Focused: Embraces feedback, owns professional development, and helps develop others.

Change Embracer: Open to change, seeks process improvements, and encourages innovative thinking.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform light physical tasks, including walking, standing, and bending.

Work in a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment.

Ability to work extended or alternate shifts as needed.

• Coordinate daily equipment assignments for private fleet drivers.
• Dispatch drivers to cover routes efficiently and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage driver issues, including equipment breakdowns, accidents, and scheduling challenges.
• Accept or decline back-hauls based on driver availability and delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot and manage TMS system
• Handle store-related transportation issues, including "Where's my truck" calls.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and AutoZone safety policies.

Required:

3-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or operations management.

Preferred:

Associate's degree (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program.

Experience with driver dispatch, fleet coordination, and DOT compliance.

Strong knowledge of transportation management systems.