Description

Accelerate your Career!

At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide leadership and oversee all aspects to achieve network optimization, truck productivity and trailer utilization for assigned Flatbed region.

• Monitor designated region's compliance with customers' shipping and quality requirements. Oversee the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Execute strategic forecast of region planning needs (daily, weekly, monthly). Proactively review current capacity to determine appropriate adjustments in order to provide optimal planning opportunities.
• Prepare reports to monitor the fleet activity including unit revenue per day within the region. Utilize company reports in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide coaching to Driver Leaders as needed to ensure data accuracy and to maximize asset utilization.
• Manage the cost centers of trucks and drivers in designated region.
• Communicate with customers and make sales calls as needed.
• Regularly review capacity commitments by customer, market and lane. Lead in making network decisions for optimal results.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 4 years' experience in progressively responsible roles in the transportation industry required.
• Demonstrated experience in network management/planning required.
• Bachelor's in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must be able to lead, influence and motivate employees at all levels in a cross functional, diverse and changing environment.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, decision making and analytical abilities with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Must have strong decision making skills with and able to negotiate effectively.
• Must be able to manage and motivate others.
• Must be able to work in a high pressure environment.

What we offer: 

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.