Transportation Execution Manager II

What You’ll Do

• Execute transportation operations across multiple fulfillment centers.
• Ensure driver coverage and on-time dispatch performance through direct engagement and oversight of third-party carriers.
• Carrier Engagement & Communication: Lead calls with carriers to confirm driver assignments and readiness. Build carrier accountability through consistent communication and proactive troubleshooting.
• Load Planning & Operational Oversight: Manage load planning and execution. Ensure alignment with the transportation schedule, resolve exceptions, and maintain real-time accuracy in OTM.
• Real-Time Escalation & Problem Solving: Serve as the decision-maker for real-time operational disruptions. Identify risks, implement short-term solutions, and drive toward long-term corrective actions.
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Use SQL and Excel to analyze operational failures or inefficiencies and implement data-driven corrective action plans to drive performance improvements.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with fulfillment center operations, internal transportation teams, and carrier partners to drive service excellence and ensure alignment on goals and execution.

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage overnight or shift-based transportation operations.
• Proficiency in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) or similar TMS platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical proficiency, including basic SQL skills and Excel-based data analysis.
• Proven experience managing third-party carrier performance and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Bonus (if applicable): Hands-on experience in transload and yard management operations, background in e-commerce or retail transportation environments, familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and SQL, Tableau or data visualization experience.

Position Details

• This role requires occasional overnight coverage, covering evening and early morning hours.
• Travel may be required depending on business needs.
• Full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits.