Manager of Transportation (2343)
Position Responsibilities May Include
- A transportation manager serves as a contact point for all workers within a particular area.
- Investigates, verifies and resolves customer or shipper complaints.
- Oversee daily outbound transportation operations to ensure service and cost targets are met.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with LTL, TL, and parcel carriers to optimize performance and spend.
- Develop and manage the transportation budget, identifying continuous cost reduction opportunities.
- Partner with planning and customer service teams to align shipment schedules with customer requirements.
- Utilize TMS, YMS, and WMS platforms to track shipments, optimize routing, and manage documentation.
- Lead, coach, and develop transportation team members to drive operational excellence.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, cost, damage, and carrier performance.
- Responsible for weekly and monthly reports required by the controller.
- Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.
Nature & Scope
- Ensures work is aligned with leaderships’ expectations, goals, and vision
- Accountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results
- Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from leadership
- Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects
- Provides guidance and training to subordinates
- Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance and recommend for termination
- Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines
Competency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Results oriented mindset with a focus on service and cost optimization.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of five years of transportation or logistics experience
- Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and advanced Microsoft Excel
- WMS experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong focus on team development and accountability
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong geographic knowledge
- Demonstrated sound judgment, strong work ethic, and high integrity
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of on‑site presence at least two days per week. Additional on‑site engagement may be requested for meetings, projects, or business needs, as directed by the VP. Work arrangements are subject to change based on evolving company requirements and may transition to a fully on‑site role if needed. Must be located in the greater Houston area.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.