Director of Transportation

$175K - $200K base plus annual bonus This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Diko Kodikian Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us:
Our client is a global leader in advanced aluminum products. Their materials end up in aircraft, cars and trucks, skyscrapers, and everyday packaging. They run a large network of manufacturing plants across North America and beyond, and their products ship by truck, rail, ocean, and air every single day. With a long history in the industry and a fresh, forward-looking leadership team, they’re investing in the people and technology that will keep them competitive for decades to come.

Why join us? . Base salary of $175,000 - $200,000 plus an annual performance bonus . Medical, dental, and vision coverage [confirm] . 401(k) with company match . Generous PTO and paid holidays . Relocation assistance . Flexible location:
Pittsburgh, PA or the Knoxville, TN area . A highly visible seat reporting to the VP of Procurement & Logistics, with real ownership of strategy, team, and technology . The chance to build a multi-year transportation roadmap from the ground up and see your impact on the bottom line Job Details As Director of Transportation, you’ll own the strategy for a significant multimodal freight and warehousing spend across a complex manufacturing network.

You’ll be the person who negotiates the big deals, holds carriers accountable, builds the analytics that explain where every freight dollar goes, and presents the plan to senior leadership. If you love the mix of commercial negotiation, operations problem-solving, and building a great team, this one is for you.

What you’ll be doing :
Lead sourcing strategy across truckload, LTL, rail, ocean, air, warehousing, and 3PL providers, covering inbound, outbound, and intracompany freight Run major freight bids, carrier negotiations, and contract renewals Build executive-level relationships with strategic carriers and logistics partners Create KPI scorecards (cost, on-time pickup and delivery, tender acceptance, service, sustainability) and lead regular business reviews Partner with plant, supply chain, planning, and finance teams to optimize routing, freight consolidation, carrier mix, and dedicated fleet utilization Develop financial models that explain freight cost drivers and forecast future impacts Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and productivity goals while protecting service Identify and reduce risk around capacity, supplier concentration, and supply chain disruption Lead the evolution of the TMS and broader transportation technology Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing transportation procurement team Travel about 25-40% to sites and key partners

What you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field [10+] years of transportation, logistics, or procurement experience, including [5+] years in leadership Shipper-side experience managing a significant multimodal freight spend in a multi-site manufacturing environment A strong track record leading freight bids, carrier negotiations, and contracting Hands-on experience with TMS platforms and freight analytics Strong financial acumen and the ability to translate market trends into clear business impact Confident communicator who can influence plant leaders and executives alike Nice to have: MBA or other advanced degree CPSM, CSCP, or a similar certification Background in metals, industrial manufacturing, automotive, chemical, or consumer products Experience leading transformation initiatives in transportation technology, process, or organizational capability Interested in hearing more?

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