Transportation Manager
Core
Manage transportation service providers, procurement strategies, and logistics operations to ensure economical, compliant, and profitable freight movement.
Role type
Transportation Manager
Builds
Efficient pick-up and delivery performance for asset-based carrier operations
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
3PL management, rate and contract negotiation, procurement strategy, KPI monitoring, invoice audit and approval, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Customer relationship development, performance management of direct reports, conflict management, multi-tasking
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Manage, train, and assign duties to direct reports; Develop and implement sourcing and operations strategies; Communicate and develop relationships with customers, carriers, and internal employees; Ensure compliance with regulations for asset-based and partner carriers; Manage review, audit, and approval of freight invoices; Collaborate with supply chain leaders to resolve issues; Monitor KPIs and cost factors impacting operational effectiveness.