National Transportation ManagerRole Summary: The National Transportation Manager (NTM) leads and directs TireHub's transportation capability across a network of regional distribution centers throughout North America. This role sits at the center of TireHub's hub-and-spoke supply model, where TireHub drives daily replenishment to our forward-deployed, final mile operations. The NTM is accountable for safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of products across the network, which serves as the critical lifeline of supply for our customer-facing locations.This leadership position requires a proven track record of building and managing a world-class transportation capability in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment. This role reports to the Distribution Network Optimization Director. When you say YES to something bigger:- Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance
- TireHub funded Health Savings Account
- Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Parental leave programs
- Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match
- Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
- Enjoy access to the TireHub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.
RoleSpecifics:Network & Daily Operations- Leads hub-to-spoke daily operations in coordination with Regional Distribution Center (RDC) leaders, meeting all inbound, outbound, and customer service requirements across the network.
- Manages scheduling of all freight modes including LTL, truckload, and inbound ocean container imports.
- Minimizes demurrage and port-related costs through disciplined inbound receipt management.
- Establishes customer-direct shipments using the optimal transportation mode, balancing service expectations with cost targets.
Partner & Vendor Management- Owns all 3PL and carrier relationships, including KPI development, ongoing performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leads monthly business reviews with all logistics partners.
- Drives carrier procurement and make recommendations that optimize service quality within a competitive cost structure.
Financial & Strategic Leadership- Develops and manages RDC outbound transportation budgets and delivery expense.
- Analyzes network data to identify and act on opportunities to improve service and reduce cost.
- Reports to senior leadership on the operational, budgetary, and strategic transportation performance.
- Plays a key role in the development and expansion of TireHub's RDC transportation operations across North America.
People Leadership- Leads and directs a geographically dispersed team of Transportation Specialists.
- Champions cross-functional process improvements to streamline transportation and overall distribution operations.
Competencies:- Optimize Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done quickly, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost management.
- Manage Ambiguity: Can operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
- Drive Results: Consistently deliver results, even within a fast-moving, often-changing, challenging environment.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others across all functions of the organization.
Education/Experience:- BS/BA in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 10+ years leading the transportation operations for high-volume, fast-paced, national distributor operating a hub-spoke model.
- Prior experience implementing and deploying a Transportation Management System (TMS) is required.
- Demonstrated success developing and managing transportation budgets with measurable cost outcomes.
- Hands-on experience with 3PL contract management, carrier RFPs, and freight procurement.
- Import logistics experience, including ocean freight scheduling and port/demurrage management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Data-driven analyst comfortable working across TMS platforms and reporting tools to drive decisions.
- Effective communicator and influencer across all organizational levels, from operations to the executive team.
- Proven ability to lead remote teams, manage competing priorities, and operate decisively in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter who delivers results consistently without close supervision.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivery expenses at scale.
- Strong business and budget management acumen.
Working Conditions:- This is a fast-paced and dynamic operating environment.
- Majority of time is spent sitting, constantly viewing monitors in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move around. There may be occasions to move or lift light articles.
- Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods (month-end close and audits).
- This role is based in our headquarters office in Dunwoody, GA and requires a strong in-person presence.
- Willing and able to travel up to 40%.
TireHub will consider the employment of all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. TireHub maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal law.
