What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Curran Recruiting?
We're partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution organization to identify an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee domestic and international transportation operations across multiple locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation leader who enjoys optimizing freight operations, building strong carrier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement within a complex supply chain environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead all domestic and international transportation activities, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, and Ocean freight.
- Manage transportation planning, routing, carrier selection, and freight optimization to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.
- Negotiate carrier contracts, manage RFP/RFQ processes, and secure spot capacity as needed.
- Oversee relationships and performance of transportation providers through regular KPI tracking and quarterly business reviews.
- Lead the freight payables and accrual process, ensuring accurate reconciliation and financial reporting.
- Analyze transportation data and freight spend to identify savings opportunities and improve operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, HAZMAT, import/export, and transportation regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for transportation planning and freight operations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
- 5 years of leadership experience managing transportation operations with multiple direct reports
- Experience negotiating transportation contracts and leading carrier RFP/RFQ processes
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, and Ocean freight
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and freight payment processes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate freight costs, transportation metrics, and operational performance
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or manufacturing environment
- Experience with Blue Yonder
Salary : $115,000 - $120,000