Job Description

Salary: $100K - $115K (based on individual qualifications)
Annual Bonus: 15%, Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401K
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Travel: 10%-15%

Position Summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Logistics Support to lead and optimize logistics operations across transportation systems, vendor management, and financial processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate data flow, operational compliance, and cost-effective execution of transportation and fuel management strategies. The position will collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation, IT, business units, external vendors, and carriers to drive efficiency and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor & Financial Management

• Process invoices with accurate GL coding and manage PO creation/renewals.
• Coordinate weekly carrier payments and upload data to SQL (Williams table).
• Ensure timely and accurate financial transactions with carriers and US Bank.
• Monitor payments through PO to ensure timely invoicing and payment through AP

Fuel & Equipment Oversight

• Monitor fuel prices and procure fuel contracts in alignment with on-site fuel consumption
• Manage fuel contracts and usage;
• Monitor and evaluate internal and off-site fuel needs ensuring compliance for offsite fueling
• Maintain equipment lists and audit trailer counts. 
• Partner with field and RO routing team to evaluate equipment requirements
• Negotiate with equipment vendors to manage assets

Vendor Spend & Cost Optimization

• Manage relationships with key vendors (e.g., Koerber, US Bank, Petroleum Traders, Penske).
• Monitor parcel KPIs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Use data analytics to drive performance and strategic decisions.

Reporting & Analysis

• Adjust DC capacity for small parcel volumes and maintain OMS settings.
• Create and maintain routing reports (T Minus) and Power BI dashboards.
• Audit and approve transportation spend data.
• Monitor equipment repair spend to ensure correct allocation

Blue Yonder Management & Routing Optimization

• Support Blue Yonder and TMS systems for forecasting, replenishment, and dynamic routing.
• Implement transportation strategies to improve routing, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Support system maintenance for configurations including new store openings, store closings, lead time changes, and DC assignments.

Team Management & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and develop team members to enhance performance and skills.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in wholesale or retail transportation, with a focus on outbound DC-to-store logistics.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing salaried employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, or Supply Chain.
• Proven experience implementing Transportation Management Systems.
• Familiarity with High Jump WMS and Blue Yonder software preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on retail store service excellence.
• High energy, self-motivated, and results-driven leader.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain-related field.
• 3–5 years of field or project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 years leading a team.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, handle objects, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with reasonable accommodations available.

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