Manager of Transportation

Flowers Foods Inc

Thomasville, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bakery, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Health Plan, Leadership, Logistics, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Reporting Dashboards, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Shipping/Receiving, Sustainability
LOCATION
Thomasville, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement savings plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The Manager of Transportation supports company leadership and the Logistics departments by reviewing and reporting on logistics performance, forecasts, and by maintaining reports and key performance indicators (KPIs). This position is responsible for total network, as well as individual regions, channels, and carrier performance indicators and works closely with the Digital Domain Lead, Digital Logistics for tool performance and development.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Analyze and support various key business drivers such as logistics

Provide weekly, period, quarterly, and annual KPI reporting of logistics performance

Interact with bakery, regional, and corporate levels to provide analytical logistics performance data

Research and assist the implementation of innovative technologies

Assist in preparation of key carrier forecasting

Create and maintain dashboards using various Business Intelligence (BI) tools

Assist in data preparation for various leadership meetings

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the carrier community at all times

Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across the organization

Must be willing to adapt to different work settings as required by schedule

Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)

Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of related transportation experience

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Salary Range- 75000-85000

We offer a competitive salary up to $85k and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HR.LSFlowers@flocorp.com.

About the Company

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