Transportation manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Transportation Manager to lead our logistics and freight operations, ensuring seamless movement of goods across supply chains. In this role, you will oversee transportation planning, manage carrier relationships, optimize shipping and receiving processes, and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency. Your expertise will drive cost-effective transportation strategies while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence our supply chain operations and contribute to the overall success of our organization.

Duties

• Develop and execute comprehensive transportation strategies aligned with company goals, focusing on warehouse distribution, freight management, and demand planning.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PL), carriers, and freight partners to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Oversee shipping & receiving operations, including order fulfillment, packaging, and materials management within warehouse environments.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, and AS400 platforms to plan routes, track shipments, and analyze data for continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate procurement activities related to sourcing transportation services and negotiating pricing to optimize costs.
• Implement process improvements across the supply chain to enhance efficiency in order picking, warehouse experience, and shipping procedures.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, freight costs, and inventory accuracy using data analysis skills to identify areas for enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain accurate records within CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for fleet and equipment maintenance.

Skills

• Extensive experience in warehouse distribution, supply chain management, and transportation logistics.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems (including AS400), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret logistics metrics and inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of freight negotiations, pricing strategies, demand planning, shipping & receiving procedures, and order fulfillment processes.
• Familiarity with procurement practices related to sourcing carriers and freight services.
• Ability to implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency within warehouse environments.
• Experience with materials management tools such as CMMS for fleet maintenance scheduling.
• Skilled in using e-commerce platforms for order processing and packaging optimization.
• Forklift certification or warehouse experience preferred for understanding materials handling requirements.

Join us as a Transportation Manager where your leadership will streamline our logistics operations, elevate our supply chain performance, and help us deliver excellence every step of the way!

Pay: $36.52-$56.12 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person