Transportation Execution Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Transportation Execution Manager to oversee and optimize key transportation processes, ensuring operational excellence and driving impactful results. This role manages diverse transportation tasks and programs, including OTM/Spot, Carrier Scorecard Calls, Vendor Calls, and Trailer Yard Management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet business objectives, implement process improvements, and enhance performance metrics.

Schedule

This role covers a weekend shift, working 7:30 AM–4:30 PM EST. The daily schedule will be either Thursday-Monday or Saturday-Wednesday and occasionally will require an overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transportation operations within a sub-region or market area, managing multiple fulfillment centers, carriers, and vendors. Own the cost, service quality, and adherence to the standard of work within the sub-region.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness in key transportation areas such as load planning, yard management, transload operations, and data accuracy in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
• Partner with internal teams, carriers, and vendors to enhance operational performance, resolve issues, and align processes with business goals.
• Utilize metrics and analytics to identify and address service and cost defects, implementing corrective actions through programs like WBR, PIP, and RTS resolution.
• Develop and execute strategies to streamline transportation operations, foster continuous improvement, and achieve optimal service levels.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics with a focus on process improvement and performance management.
• Strong background in using Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) or similar transportation management systems.
• Proven ability to lead and execute cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience with carrier and vendor relationship management.
• Analytical proficiency, including basic SQL skills and experience with data-driven problem solving and metrics reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in managing programs focused on third-party performance management.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Tableau or data visualization experience is a bonus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in transload and yard management operations.
• Background in e-commerce or retail transportation environments.

Additional Information

Travel may be required depending on business needs. This is a full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits.