Distribution Center Transportation Advisor

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\n 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. \n
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\n Functional Competencies: \n
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\n Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. \n
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\n Ability to manage multiple logistics tasks and deadlines. \n
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\n Knowledge of fleet operations, routing, and back-haul coordination. \n
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\n Experience using transportation management software and on-board computer systems. \n
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\n Core Competencies: \n
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\n Customer Focus: Provides WOW! customer service, understands customer needs, and solves problems with urgency. \n
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\n Team Player: Reliable, supportive, values others' ideas, builds strong relationships, and resolves conflicts effectively. \n
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\n Effective Communication: Clear, respectful communication, effective listening, and timely information sharing. \n
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\n Results-Oriented: Accountable, takes ownership, prioritizes well, and executes with integrity and ethics. \n
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\n Development Focused: Embraces feedback, owns professional development, and helps develop others. \n
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\n Change Embracer: Open to change, seeks process improvements, and encourages innovative thinking.\n
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\n Physical Demands: \n
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\n Ability to perform light physical tasks, including walking, standing, and bending. \n
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\n Work in a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment. \n
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\n Ability to work extended or alternate shifts as needed. \n
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Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Fair Chance:

An applicant's criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

Philadelphia Fair Chance poster: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.