Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Transportation Manager to oversee our company’s transportation operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods, managing transportation staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the day-to-day transportation operations.
• Optimize transportation routes to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage a team of drivers, dispatchers, and logistics coordinators.
• Oversee scheduling, routing, and tracking of vehicles and shipments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation laws and regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA).
• Maintain and track transportation metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, fuel usage, freight costs).
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Select and manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.
• Handle transportation budgeting and prepare cost analysis reports.
• Investigate and resolve transportation-related issues and complaints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in transportation or logistics management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and fleet management software.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and other transportation regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with route planning and fleet optimization software.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Specialized transportation skills a plus

Work Environment:

• Office setting with regular visits to warehouses, distribution centers, or fleet facilities.
• May require travel depending on company operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Our company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, housing status, and / or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.