Job Type
Full-time
Description
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Freight & Transportation Manager to oversee all transportation operations across our network of five distribution centers. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing cost-effective transportation strategies while ensuring exceptional service to our customers and internal facilities.
The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of multiple transportation modes-including LTL, truckload, dedicated fleets, intermodal, drayage, white glove, final-mile delivery, and expedited services-and possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills to continually optimize our freight network.
Key Responsibilities- Manage all domestic transportation operations across five distribution centers.
- Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service levels while reducing overall freight costs.
- Oversee inbound, outbound, and inter-facility transfer operations.
- Manage relationships with transportation providers, including LTL carriers, truckload carriers, dedicated fleets, white glove providers, brokers, and final-mile delivery companies.
- Source, evaluate, negotiate, and implement new carrier programs and transportation partnerships.
- Analyze freight spend, transportation trends, and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and monitor KPIs including transportation cost, on-time delivery, claims ratio, damage rates, service performance, and carrier scorecards.
- Lead carrier contract negotiations, rate agreements, and annual bid processes.
- Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments, optimize routing, improve trailer utilization, and reduce empty miles.
- Prepare executive reports and recommendations using data-driven analysis.
- Continuously evaluate emerging transportation technologies, software, and industry best practices.
Requirements
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of transportation, freight management, or logistics leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of LTL, FTL, Dedicated Fleet, White Glove, Final Mile, Intermodal, Drayage, Expedited Freight, and TMS.
- Proven success negotiating freight rates and transportation contracts.
- Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation performance.
Technical Skills- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, dashboards).
- Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities.
- Experience with ERP systems and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Skills- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits:- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (100% company paid)
- STD/LTD Insurance (100% company paid)
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 401k matching up to 4%
