Transportation Manager

About the role

The Transportation Manager provides organization leadership and operational oversight for CSI’s transportation and freight activities across both Distribution and Project business models. This role is responsible for establishing transportation strategy, standards, systems, and escalation frameworks while ensuring consistent, cost-effective, and reliable execution across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership to Shipping Coordinators
• Create clear guidelines for transportation related escalation across business units
• Develop training tools and provide expertise related to Incoterms/FOB codes
• Establish enterprise transportation standards, policies, and operating procedures
• Manage parcel, LTL, FTL, expedited and international carrier relationships
• Lead negotiations and carrier performance reviews
• Drive freight cost control and optimization
• Aid with spot quotes and shipment coordination for domestic freight
• Own Epicor QuickShip and future TMS platforms
• Partner with Business Systems and IT on system enhancements and automation
• Establish training and usage standards
• Own in-transit monitoring and follow up with proactive issue resolution and communication
• Oversee freight claims and recovery
• Oversee execution of import/export shipments
• Coordinate with forwarders and internal teams
• Align execution with trade governance standards

Requirements

5+ years Transportation/Logistics experience, preferred
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, required
ERP (Epicor) software experience, preferred

Qualifications

Competitive compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually.
Growth-focused, team-oriented culture
Diverse, high-impact industrial projects
Strong benefits + career development support

Benefits & Perks

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Retail planning options
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for internal career advancement
• Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role operates in both warehouse/manufacturing and office environments. It requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and operation of warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The position also requires computer work, communication across departments, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Personal Protective Equipment

Required in designated areas.

Career Development

Celebrates diversity and inclusion, and is committed to equal opportunity employment. We select candidates based on their ability to perform the work in a competent and professional manner and do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Celebrates diversity and inclusion, and is committed to equal opportunity employment. We select candidates based on their ability to perform the work in a competent and professional manner and do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.