National Transportation Manager

About the role

The National Transportation Manager (NTM) leads and directs TireHub's transportation capability across a network of regional distribution centers throughout North America. This role sits at the center of TireHub's hub-and-spoke supply model, where TireHub drives daily replenishment to its forward-deployed, final mile operations. The NTM is accountable for safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of products across the network, serving as the critical lifeline of supply for its customer-facing locations. This leadership position requires a proven track record of building and managing a world-class transportation capability in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment. This role reports to the Distribution Network Optimization Director.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs hub-to-spoke daily operations in coordination with Regional Distribution Center (RDC) leaders, meeting all inbound, outbound, and customer service requirements across the network.
• Schedules all freight modes including LTL, truckload, and inbound ocean container imports.
• Manages inbound receipt discipline to minimize demurrage and port-related costs.
• Establishes customer-direct shipments using the optimal transportation mode, balancing service expectations with cost targets.
• Owns all 3PL and carrier relationships, including KPI development, ongoing performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Led monthly business reviews with all logistics partners.
• Drives carrier procurement and makes recommendations that optimize service quality within a competitive cost structure.
• Develops and manages RDC outbound transportation budgets and delivery expenses.
• Analyzes network data to identify and act on opportunities to improve service and reduce cost.
• Reports to senior leadership on the operational, budgetary, and strategic transportation performance.
• Plays a key role in the development and expansion of TireHub's RDC transportation operations across North America.
• Leads and directs a geographically dispersed team of Transportation Specialists.
• Champions cross-functional process improvements to streamline transportation and overall distribution operations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years leading the transportation operations for high-volume, fast-paced, national distributors operating a hub-spoke model.
• Prior experience implementing and deploying a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Demonstrated success developing and managing transportation budgets with measurable cost outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with 3PL contract management, carrier RFPs, and freight procurement.
• Import logistics experience, including ocean freight scheduling and port/demurrage management.

Skills

• Data-driven analyst comfortable working across TMS platforms and reporting tools to drive decisions.
• Effective communicator and influencer across all organizational levels, from operations to the executive team.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams, manage competing priorities, and operate decisively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who delivers results consistently without close supervision.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivery expenses at scale.
• Strong business and budget management acumen.

Benefits

• Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance
• TireHub funded Health Savings Account
• Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental leave programs
• Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match
• Enjoy access to the TireHub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, regular business hours.