Outbound Logistics Manager

WORK LOCATION DETAILS Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX Work Schedule: Hybrid Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays JOB SUMMARY The Outbound Logistics Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of At Home's Outbound logistics.

They will be responsible for managing a team that ensures our distribution centers have empty containers to load, timely pickup and transport to pool points, and managing transportation mishaps throughout the freight journey.

They will be tasked with ensuring necessary documentation is sent to both internal and external partners.

This position will collaborate with other members of the distribution team including the VP of Global Logistics to provide insight into any issues within the outbound network and facilitate daily solutions.

They will also assist the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain with any special projects centered around the role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and implement transportation strategies that optimize cost, service, capacity, and operational performance across the distribution network.

Partner with Distribution Center, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional leaders to improve transportation service, increase efficiencies, and reduce overall costs.

Establish and manage transportation performance expectations, ensuring service levels, financial objectives, and operational requirements are consistently achieved.

Monitor transportation market conditions, industry trends, carrier capabilities, and emerging opportunities to identify cost savings, network optimization, and service improvements.

Lead the management and performance of the core carrier network, including carrier onboarding, capacity planning, service performance, cost management, and continuous improvement.

Develop transportation capacity strategies to support peak seasons, business fluctuations, new store openings, and changes in outbound volume.

Analyze transportation spend, operating metrics, and service performance to identify root causes of inefficiencies and develop corrective actions and long-term improvement strategies.

Evaluate and optimize transportation routes, delivery coverage, and network requirements to support existing locations, new stores, seasonal demand, and changing business needs.

Maintain strong on-time delivery performance and establish effective communication processes to proactively identify, escalate, and resolve transportation and service issues.

Evaluate transportation initiatives, network changes, and business opportunities using financial and operational analysis to assess risks, benefits, and overall business impact.