Transportation Manager
On-siteGlendale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Oversee international and domestic transportation service providers and logistics processes across all company locations. Lead freight payables and accruals while negotiating rates for truckload, LTL, parcel, and international shipping. Supervise transportation staff, manage carrier relationships, and provide quarterly performance feedback. Plan cost-efficient shipment modes by reviewing order management, routing, and freight costs to ensure on-time delivery. Manage private fleet operations, including drivers, maintenance, and DOT compliance. Support Customer Service to achieve required service levels and ensure accurate freight contract tariffs for P&L reporting. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of transportation leadership experience, and HAZMAT certification. Located in Buford, GA, this First/Mid-Level role reports to the Director of Distribution and Logistics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
- 5 - 7 years of experience as a Transportation leader with multiple direct reports
- 3 – 5 years of experience in RFP/RFQ process to negotiate contracts with carriers
- Domestic (CF49) and International (IMDG) HAZMAT Certification, or the ability to obtain certification
- Experience implementing and managing transportation management systems (TMS)
- Experience leading freight payables approval and reconciliation process
- Intermediate experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong data analytic skills with demonstrated experience in data analysis and statistics that will provide key insights into freight cost management
- Ability to prepare cost analysis, ad-hoc reports, and apply analytical decision-making processes
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and planning skills
- Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment
- Proactive 'self-starter' with a strong attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as carriers and customers
- Travel Required Yes – 0– 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of JDE, WMS, and ERP software or similar applications
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