The Transportation Manager serves as the enterprise process owner and subject matter expert for Transportation Management Systems (TMS), with a focus on the Blue Yonder platform and ERP integrations. This role ensures efficient, scalable transportation operations by defining best practices, leading system and process initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.
By partnering with cross-functional and global logistics teams, the Transportation Manager enhances productivity, ensures compliance, and champions innovation-while maintaining strong operational performance and delivering a seamless, reliable customer experience.
What You'll do- Define, document, and communicate best practices for TMS operations, including rate management, system configurations, and master data governance.
- Lead large-scale transportation management projects (e.g., system network design, TMS upgrades, rate accuracy enhancements), coordinating with Local & Global cross-functional stakeholders.
- Oversee and support the implementation of process changes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and compliance with global standards.
- Act as the subject matter expert for Blue Yonder TMS and SAP ERP integrations, providing ongoing support, training, and coaching to process participants at all levels.
- Monitor utilization and compliance with process improvements, leveraging data analytics and BI tools to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Manage and resolve complex transportation issues, including un-routable shipments, system exceptions, and escalated service failures.
- Collaborate with IT, Operations, and external partners to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to senior management and global logistics leadership.
- Support, coach, and advise process participants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Transportation Logistics, Operations, or related field, required.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience demonstrated expertise in TMS (Blue Yonder preferred), ERP (SAP preferred), and transportation rate structures (LTL, parcel, etc.), required.
- A3 Lean Certified, or equivalent 6 Sigma Lean certifications, preferred.
- In-depth understanding of business processes, strategic direction, and the relationship between transportation operations and organizational profitability.
- Working knowledge of Transportation Requirements, Distribution Requirements, and Planning/Materials Requirements, preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with and present to senior management.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects.
- Strong organizational, follow-up, and change management skills.
- Strong data analysis and modeling skills; demonstrated experience with MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
- Comfortable with occasional domestic and international travel.
What's In It for You You'll join a top-ranked workplace with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid time off, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and medical/dental/vision coverage. You'll also have two paid days annually to give back to your local community.
