KeHE Distributors

Sr Transportation Manager

KeHE Distributors$120K — $140K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required
  • 7+ years in transportation/logistics with 5+ years in a supervisory role
  • Bachelor's Degree in transportation/logistics preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office and Manugistics
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor KPIs for load planning
  • Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates
  • Conduct performance reviews of Transportation Coordinators
  • Manage freight payment procedures and accuracy
  • Collaborate with supply chain to improve freight expenses
  • Oversee resolution of freight claims disputes
  • Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities

Benefits

  • Health/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage from Day 1
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and sick time
  • Short and long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Paid holidays for company designated days
Full Job Description
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $120,000.00/Yr. - $140,000.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: Mon-Fri, Shift Time: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Benefits on Day 1
    • Health/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
    • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
    Overview

    At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

    Primary Responsibilities

     

    The Transportation Manager will provide leadership and technical support to optimize North American inbound freight network.

     

     

    Essential Functions

     

    • Develop and monitor KPI’s of load planning function.
    • Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates and agreements.
    • Conduct performance reviews for Transportation Coordinators.
    • Manage freight payment procedures and payment accuracy.
    • Ensure correct freight factors are provided to prevent margin deterioration.
    • Collaborate with supply chain on initiatives to improve freight expense.
    • Manage freight claims disputes with carrier/3rd party consolidators.
    • Ensure carrier base meets minimum insurance and DOT regulatory requirements.
    • Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities.
    • Must maintain good attendance.
    • Maintain safe work practices.
    • Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
    • Other duties and special projects as requested.

     

    Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

     

    • High School diploma or GED equivalent required
    • A minimum of seven (7) years previous transportation/logistics experience, with at least five (5) as supervisor required.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in transportation/logistics preferred.
    • Proficiency with MS Office and Manugistics required.

     

    Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

     

    The Transportation Manager must have an extensive knowledge of transportation and load planning, strong interpersonal skills, and be customer focused. Must be analytical, results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills. The Transportation Manager must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to identify and resolve conflicts as well as improve processes. Knowledge of accounts payable, excellent problem solving, and strong research skills required.

     

     

     

     

     

    Requisition ID2026-29554

About KeHE Distributors

KeHE Distributors is a food distribution company that provides natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to grocery and natural food stores. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois. KeHE Distributors has over 16,000 products and serves over 30,000 customers.
Learn more about KeHE Distributors
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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