Traffic Lead

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

Leads traffic and transportation execution across the distribution center network. Drives Acuitys "Completed Order" strategy by improving shipment consolidation, visibility, and delivery performance. Ensures alignment with EarthLIGHT sustainability goals through reduced shipments, fuel usage, and packaging. Acts as the escalation lead for transportation issues and supports Transportation Management System (TMS) optimization through RXO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee shipment tracking and proactive communication.
• Execute and optimize routing through TMS (RXO) to improve cost, service, and delivery efficiency.
• Lead OSD (Over, Short, Damaged) resolution and claims management with carriers.
• Ensure full documentation compliance including BOL accuracy, pallet counts, and packing slips.
• Partner with DRP and Transportation teams to support network flow and inventory positioning.
• Coordinate internal dock scheduling to align with production and outbound priorities.
• Support material supply management including pallets, labels, and packaging.
• Drive customer experience improvements through shipment consolidation and reduced delivery frequency.
• Lead meeting cadence (daily huddles, KPI reviews, cross-functional alignment).
• Coordinate customer visits, leadership engagements, and operational events.
• Engagement planning, coordination, and maintenance around entertainment and dining.
• Provide direction and coaching to Traffic Coordinators and Clerks.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and transportation processes.
• Support training on TMS, routing logic, and compliance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support key operational metrics including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Claims Reduction, Shipment Consolidation Rate, Cost per Shipment, Dock Throughput,
• Customer Satisfaction, and EarthLIGHT sustainability initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution center operations.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); RXO experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and operational reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Travel Requirements

• 0-10%.

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