Saia, Inc

Purchased Transportation Manager

Saia, Inc$95K — $119K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of transportation management or planning experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, dispatch software, and transportation management applications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage dispatch coverage for purchased transportation operations and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Oversee communication between transportation carriers, linehaul operations, and internal customers.
  • Develop and implement staffing plans for departmental coverage.
  • Respond to service needs from customers and collaborate with teams to resolve issues.
  • Lead performance monitoring for carriers on key logistics metrics.
  • Serve as the point of contact for cross-functional inquiries and ensure timely information flow.
  • Train and coach terminal personnel and dispatchers on best practices and policies.
  • Audit operational workflows and ensure compliance with policies.

Benefits

  • Commitment to supporting employee career development.
  • Recognition of superior employee performance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Manages purchased transportation providers and dispatch operations. Implements process improvements to optimize logistics performance and operational efficiency.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Manages dispatch coverage for purchased transportation operations and conducts performance evaluations.
  • Oversees communication between purchased transportation carriers, linehaul operations, and internal customers.
  • Develops and implements staffing plans to ensure adequate managerial and departmental coverage.
  • Responds to service-related needs from customers and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Leads performance monitoring for carriers across key metrics, including loading, departures, arrivals, toll management, trailer pools, payment delays, and service disruptions.
  • Serves as a point of contact for cross-functional inquiries and ensures timely and accurate information flow across departments.
  • Trains and coaches terminal personnel and dispatchers on best practices, policies, and service standards.
  • Audits operational workflows and enforces compliance with established policies and procedures.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of transportation management or planning experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, dispatch software, and transportation management applications.


Salary Range: $95,500.00 - $119,800.00 annually, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

About Saia, Inc

Saia, Inc. is a leading transportation provider that offers a range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistics services across the United States. The company operates a network of 169 terminals and employs over 12,000 people. Saia serves a diverse range of customers across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Learn more about Saia, Inc
Size
11,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$138.3 million
5 Year Trend
+12.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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