About the Role
The role is responsible for leading transportation functions across North America, driving process improvements, managing carrier partnerships, and aligning logistics execution with business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead transportation strategy for inbound and outbound freight across North America
- Manage relationships with third-party carriers and logistics providers
- Optimize freight routing and network efficiency
- Oversee freight audit and payment processes
- Develop key performance indicators for transportation performance
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate with supply chain planning on capacity forecasting
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across the transportation network
- Implement transportation management system enhancements
- Lead cross-functional projects to improve delivery speed and reliability
- Monitor fuel surcharges and rate negotiations
- Support warehouse and distribution center operations alignment
- Evaluate new transportation technologies and automation tools
- Manage freight claims and loss prevention programs
- Lead incident response for transportation disruptions
- Ensure sustainability goals are integrated into logistics planning
- Coordinate with procurement on vendor selection and contracts
- Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership
- Support peak season logistics planning and execution
- Maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in business, logistics, or operations
- 10+ years of transportation leadership experience
- Direct experience in a global manufacturing or retail environment
- Background in change management and organizational development
- Experience leading teams through digital transformation
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with office and remote flexibility
Team
Part of the supply chain leadership team focused on logistics optimization
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable product delivery, controlling logistics costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient transportation planning.
Growth Opportunities
Opportunities exist to influence broader supply chain strategy and lead innovation initiatives in logistics technology and sustainability.
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