Warehouse and Transportation Manager II

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, the Manager of Warehouse Operations leads RTC’s warehousing, receiving, shipping, and related logistics activities, including direct oversight of the Warehouse, Receiving, and Shipping Managers.

This role uses logistics data to improve cost, service, and operational performance while partnering with Procurement, Operations, Production, Finance, Customer Service, and Quality to align material flow with customer and manufacturing requirements.

The manager drives continuous improvement through analytics, process optimization, and operational execution, including logistics dashboards, transportation efficiency tracking, freight and landed cost analysis, global import support, and service and cost improvement initiatives.

Principal Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Manage daily warehousing, receiving, shipping, and transportation operations across RTC facilities.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Warehouse, Receiving, and Shipping Managers and logistics coordinators.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound material flow to support production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory accuracy.

• Establish departmental KPIs and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain logistics, transportation, and inventory dashboards using ERP, WMS, and TMS data.

• Analyze freight costs, landed costs, carrier performance, and transit times to identify savings and service improvements.

• Prepare executive reports and recommendations for the Director and senior leadership.

Transportation & Carrier Management

• Monitor carrier performance and routing guide compliance, and recommend modal optimization opportunities.

• Support carrier sourcing, freight bids, and contract renewals.

• Resolve operational issues with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs.

Import & Trade Support

• Coordinate with customs brokers, forwarders, and suppliers to ensure timely clearance of international shipments.

• Support tariff analysis, HTS classifications, landed cost reporting, and trade compliance documentation and audits.

Process Improvement

• Develop SOPs and warehouse and logistics best practices.

• Support implementation of warehouse, transportation, and visibility technologies, and identify automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, or related field preferred.

• 5–10 years of progressive warehouse, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or distribution experience.

• At least 5 years of management experience, including managing other managers or supervisors.

• Experience managing warehousing, receiving, shipping, or transportation operations.

• Proficiency with ERP, WMS, TMS, and BI tools, plus advanced Excel and Power BI.

• Working knowledge of international logistics, customs, tariffs, and trade compliance.

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

About RTC

RTC focuses on continual improvement, evolving our capabilities, and reinvesting in our business to deliver higher-performing solutions for our clients. Brands and retailers require more strategic thinking on the shopper experience, higher levels of innovation, a more effective process for managing customer-specific requirements, access to a broader array of manufactured solutions, and the capability to orchestrate a broader and more complex supply chain. RTC has the integrated capabilities and product development experience to solve these needs and provide you with solutions that help grow your business in retail. Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/ (http://www.rtc.com/).

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

Benefits

• 401(K) Plan with company match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• Critical illness benefit
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• 17 PTO Days (full year)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

Perks

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company-sponsored volunteer events
• Business casual dress code (every day)

Wellness

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but also for mental health breaks.
• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Center is available in Romeoville for all Plant Associates.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at all 3 plant locations.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development & Training

We encourage your professional growth and development. We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long-term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $99,786-157,600 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role. Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results. Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date. Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion.

RTC is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion or any other basis prohibited by law.RTC is in compliance with Child Labor Laws.

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Experience

Required

• 5 - 10 years: Proven experience progressive warehouse, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or distribution experience.
• 5 year(s): Management experience, including managing other managers or supervisors.
• 5 year(s): Proficiency with ERP, WMS, TMS, and BI tools, plus advanced Excel and Power BI.
• 5 year(s): Working knowledge of international logistics, customs, tariffs, and trade compliance

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management or related field
• Bachelors or better in Business or related field

Skills

Preferred

• ERP Systems
• Implement Process
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Supervisory experience

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Motivations

Required

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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