Kroger
TRANSPORTATION/MANAGER
Job at a glance
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Operations & Manufacturing
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- First found
- Nov 10, 2026, 12:29 PM ET
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About the job
Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site’s contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals
- Coordinate in and outbound freight
- Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution
- Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues
- Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers
- Analyze report data to measure transportation performance
- Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues
- Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 + years’ experience in transportation and logistics
- Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Self motivated
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
- Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation
- Experience within a food distribution environment
- Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements
Additional Information
- Job Identification: 250824
- Job Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
- Posting Date: 2026-11-10
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: 4320 Mount Carmel Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45244, US
- Line of Business: Kroger Delivery
- Banner Name: Kroger Delivery
- Hourly or Salaried: Salaried
- Shift Info: 1st Shift