Transportation Manager

What You'll Do

• Define, document, and communicate best practices for TMS operations, including rate management, system configurations, and master data governance.
• Lead large-scale transportation management projects (e.g., system network design, TMS upgrades, rate accuracy enhancements), coordinating with Local & Global cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee and support the implementation of process changes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and compliance with global standards.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Blue Yonder TMS and SAP ERP integrations, providing ongoing support, training, and coaching to process participants at all levels.
• Monitor utilization and compliance with process improvements, leveraging data analytics and BI tools to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Manage and resolve complex transportation issues, including un-routable shipments, system exceptions, and escalated service failures.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and external partners to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to senior management and global logistics leadership.
• Support, coach, and advise process participants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Transportation Logistics, Operations, or related field, required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience demonstrated expertise in TMS (Blue Yonder preferred), ERP (SAP preferred), and transportation rate structures (LTL, parcel, etc.), required.
• A3 Lean Certified, or equivalent 6 Sigma Lean certifications, preferred.
• In-depth understanding of business processes, strategic direction, and the relationship between transportation operations and organizational profitability.
• Working knowledge of Transportation Requirements, Distribution Requirements, and Planning/Materials Requirements, preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with and present to senior management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and change management skills.
• Strong data analysis and modeling skills; demonstrated experience with MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Comfortable with occasional domestic and international travel.