Transportation Manager

at  Ceva Logistics

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,300 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation.
At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary and Excellence. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.
Summary: Responsible for monitoring owner operators and agents in their fleet to ensure service is made according to customer instructions. Ensure compliance to local regulations and established internal policies and guidelines. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Dispatch drivers for Canadian linehaul movements, verifying contractors / sub-contractor’s hours of service
• Monitor movements tendered to agent parties, including LTL, FTL, and drayage
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and established internal policies and guidelines.
• Notify drivers of assignments and direct their activities to ensure cargo is picked up and delivered according to schedules.
• Control equipment trailers and tractors.
• Manage and forecast availability of CEVA Ground fleet.
• Monitor and respond to all electronic communications.
• Monitor miles/cost per unit.
• Enter information in Transportation Management System.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
• Handle accidents/incidents as they occur.
• Complete administrative paperwork relative to governmental agency and company documentation standards.
• Assist the load planner and customers regarding issues to ensure compliance and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor service exceptions with contractors and issue business discussions as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical skill, ability to understand financial data and the impact of potential charges.
• Must be flexible, self-motivated and willing to actively participate in continuous improvement processes.
• High level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively, achieving targeted goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal direction.

• Dispatch drivers for Canadian linehaul movements, verifying contractors / sub-contractor’s hours of service
• Monitor movements tendered to agent parties, including LTL, FTL, and drayage
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and established internal policies and guidelines.
• Notify drivers of assignments and direct their activities to ensure cargo is picked up and delivered according to schedules.
• Control equipment trailers and tractors.
• Manage and forecast availability of CEVA Ground fleet.
• Monitor and respond to all electronic communications.
• Monitor miles/cost per unit.
• Enter information in Transportation Management System.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
• Handle accidents/incidents as they occur.
• Complete administrative paperwork relative to governmental agency and company documentation standards.
• Assist the load planner and customers regarding issues to ensure compliance and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor service exceptions with contractors and issue business discussions as needed