Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years in supply chain/transportation leadership with inbound logistics experience.
Success in managing large transportation budgets and vendor negotiations.
Proven history of cost savings and performance improvement.
Strong analytical skills with experience in transportation data.
Knowledge of international logistics, customs compliance, and TMS.
Exceptional leadership and change management skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute inbound transportation strategy to meet growth and cost goals.
Oversee the inbound lifecycle from order issuance to warehouse receipt.
Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including contract negotiation and performance management.
Drive cost reduction through optimization, collaboration, and analytics.
Ensure compliance with relevant trade and transportation regulations.
Own transportation P&L, budgeting, and KPI performance.
Partner with multiple departments to align transportation with supply chain objectives.
Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
The Senior Director, Inbound Carrier Management leads the strategy and execution of all domestic and international inbound logistics, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, compliant, and visible movement of goods from suppliers into the network. This role drives transportation optimization aligned with business growth objectives while leading a high-performing team and key cross-functional partnerships.
This position can be based our of Atlanta, GA or Coppell, TX.
Develop and execute the inbound transportation strategy to support growth, service, reliability, and cost optimization goals.
Oversee the full inbound lifecycle from purchase order issuance through warehouse/DC receipt across ocean, air, rail, truck, intermodal, cross-border, and last-mile modes.
Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including contract negotiation, network design, performance management, and SLA oversight.
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through routing optimization, consolidation, supplier collaboration, analytics, and enhanced visibility.
Ensure compliance with international trade, customs, and transportation regulations.
Own inbound transportation P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI performance (e.g., cost per unit/TEU, OTIF, dwell time, freight variance, carrier performance).
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Finance, Supplier Management, and IT to align transportation with broader supply chain objectives.
Build and develop a high-performing inbound transportation team, setting clear objectives and accountability.
Leverage technology and digital transformation initiatives, including TMS and visibility tools (Oracle experience a plus).
Lead risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and supplier logistics optimization initiatives.
Support sustainability initiatives through improved load utilization, mode optimization, and carbon reduction strategies.
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years of progressive supply chain/transportation leadership experience, including significant inbound logistics responsibility (domestic and international).
Demonstrated success managing large transportation budgets, carrier negotiations (ocean, NVOCC, inland, domestic), and high-volume operations.
Proven track record of cost savings, process optimization, and performance improvement.
Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging transportation data and dashboards.
Deep knowledge of international logistics, customs compliance, and transportation technologies (TMS, visibility platforms).
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder influence, and change management skills in fast-paced growth environments.
Preferred
MBA or MS in Logistics/Supply Chain.
Certifications (CSCP, CTP, or similar).
Experience in retail, e-commerce, or inventory-intensive businesses.
Background in sustainability and logistics decarbonization initiatives.
