We are New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in joining a great company in the beverage industry, then come join our fun, family based culture.

Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

Industry Leader – We are New Jersey’s Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor

Culture – We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration.

State of the Art Facility – We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019.

Your Continued Growth – Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time.

Competitive Pay – Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Quality Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more.

Allied Perks! – Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more.

Overview

The Transportation Manager is a key transportation leader position reporting to the director of Transportation. Requires strong communication skills as well as knowledge of next day delivery operations. This role is responsible for building the culture of delivery standards and customer satisfaction metrics in the trade with off premise and on-premise accounts by ensuring drivers execute procedures according to company standards.

Essential work duties include recruiting and training staff, responding to customer issues, optimizing the efficiency of routes, adhering to safety and compliance policies, and fostering a positive working environment. Must be familiar with routing software and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

Planning:

Ability to identify and plan for staffing requirements based on knowledge of distribution. Has the ability to make decisions based on experience in delivery and transportation management. Ensures that procedures and processes match requirements of the operation.

Capability to train and implement new technology and processes while maintaining productivity.

Leadership:

Should be detail-oriented problem-solvers who are able to employ leadership, critical thinking and time management skills and can work both independently and in teams.

Has the ability to Individually and collectively hold team accountable, reward and recognize, communicate and develop leaders. Able to direct programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property.

Customer Orientation:

Able to interact and engage with customers of all account types.

Should be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds, understand metrics of account performance and on time metrics and develop creative and innovative ways to improve business processes.

Results Orientation:

Knowledge of diverse business processes in a wide range of functions within the organization.

Business acumen and understanding of profit and loss.

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Accounting, Business or Logistics Management)
• 3-5 years of direct supervisor level experience within a distribution environment
• 5+ years transportation experience
• 3-5 years of Supervision experience
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Roadnet experience preferred
• Functional system understanding Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights and weekends when required
• 20% In-state travel requirement
• Strong Communication skills – verbal, presentation, writing
• Preferred:
  Next day delivery experience

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EEO Statement

Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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