Sr Transportation Manager

• Provide leadership and technical support to optimize North American inbound freight network
• Develop and monitor KPI's of load planning function
• Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates and agreements
• Conduct performance reviews for Transportation Coordinators
• Manage freight payment procedures and payment accuracy
• Ensure correct freight factors are provided to prevent margin deterioration
• Collaborate with supply chain on initiatives to improve freight expense
• Manage freight claims disputes with carrier/3rd party consolidators
• Ensure carrier base meets minimum insurance and DOT regulatory requirements
• Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities
• Must maintain good attendance
• Maintain safe work practices
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information
• Other duties and special projects as requested

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• A minimum of seven (7) years previous transportation/logistics experience, with at least five (5) as supervisor required
• Proficiency with MS Office and Manugistics required
• Extensive knowledge of transportation and load planning
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer focused
• Analytical
• Results-oriented
• Self-directed
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts
• Ability to improve processes
• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Excellent problem solving
• Strong research skills

Bachelor's Degree in transportation/logistics preferred

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays