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Posted: 10/19/2026Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in transportation strategy execution, logistics operations management, and compliance with transportation regulations. Proficient in leveraging data analytics and TMS platforms to optimize supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Lean and Six Sigma MethodologiesCarrier Contract NegotiationDOT Regulations ComplianceFreight Data Analytics
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute transportation strategy across inbound, outbound, and multi-modal network logistics
- Evaluate transportation routes, carrier networks, and distribution hubs to minimize lead times and reduce operational costs
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee carrier selection, contract negotiations, rate structures, and service level agreements across TL, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and dedicated fleets
- Establish and monitor carrier performance KPIs, including OTIF delivery, damage rates, and billing accuracy
- Maintain strategic relationships with transportation providers and 3PL partners
- Manage the annual transportation budget and P&L performance, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving measures
- Oversee dispatch, freight scheduling, load planning, and routing operations across all sites
- Partner with warehouse operations, customer service, and procurement teams to align demand with transportation capacity
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international transportation laws and regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and Hazmat guidelines
- Enforce fleet safety protocols, driver safety training, and risk mitigation strategies
- Drive adoption, maintenance, and optimization of TMS, telematics, and visibility platforms
- Use freight data analytics and business intelligence tools to track trends, forecast capacity needs, and automate workflows
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive management experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics operations
- Minimum 4+ years in a senior leadership or directorial capacity managing cross-functional teams
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Transportation Management Systems (TMS), such as MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, SAP Transportation Management, or Blue Yonder
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Workday, or Oracle
- Deep expertise in DOT regulations, carrier contract negotiation, freight pricing models, and multi-modal transportation
- Master’s degree (MBA or M.S. in Supply Chain/Logistics) preferred
- Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP, CLTD, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
- Experience managing both private dedicated fleets and 3PL/4PL networks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Paid time off, including up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, up to 13 days PTO for hourly employees or up to 15 days PTO for salaried employees
- Up to 40 hours bereavement leave
- Up to 16 hours volunteer time
- Jury duty leave
- At least 2 weeks family bonding leave
- Up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
- Health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and personal loss insurance
- Business travel insurance
- Legal services insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Spending Account
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
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Hard Skills
Transportation StrategyLogistics Operations ManagementCarrier Performance KPIsFreight SchedulingLoad PlanningCost-Saving MeasuresMulti-Modal TransportationP&L ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesFreight Pricing Models
Soft Skills
LeadershipCross-Functional Team ManagementStrategic Relationship ManagementCommunicationNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
TMS PlatformsTelematicsBusiness Intelligence ToolsERP PlatformsVisibility Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS CSCPCLTDSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsTransportation Regulations3PL NetworksFleet Management