Transportation Manager
Job in
Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, 54914, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Transportation
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Monitor transportation service KPIs, explain deviations, and develop and execute corrective action plans
- Develop and manage transportation cost optimization and reduction projects
- Perform cost analysis and lane optimization
- Negotiate transportation contracts and provide input on actual and projected costs for accounts payable and budgeting
- Develop carrier relationships, conduct business review meetings, and establish contracts
- Visit market facilities regularly to ensure harmonization of site operations and transportation sourcing/planning processes
- Liaise with Customer Service, Customer Logistics, Warehousing, Planning, and other internal stakeholders on transportation issues and operational escalations
- Work with the Smart Hub planning team to optimize deployment of approved carriers for service, cost, and operational efficiency
- Perform other essential responsibilities as directed by the Regional Distribution Manager or Global Logistics Organization
- 5+ years of transportation experience
- Understanding of transportation procurement and planning processes
- Minimum Bachelor of Business Administration or similar preferred
- Ability to work in a matrix organization and drive collaboration across businesses and functions
- Experience working with international contacts preferred
- Innovative capabilities, strategic thinking, and foresight
- Strong business analysis skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- SAP and TMS (Blue Yonder) system experience is a plus
- Skilled communicator at all levels
Demonstrates expertise in transportation service management, including KPI monitoring, cost optimization, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Transportation Experience
- Cost Analysis
- Transportation Procurement
- SAP Experience
- Business Analysis Skills
- Cost Optimization
- Lane Optimization
- Contract Negotiation
- KPI Monitoring
- Transportation Planning
- Innovative Capabilities
- Strategic Thinking
- Skilled Communicator
- Collaboration
- Ability to Work in Dynamic Environment
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Transportation Service
- Carrier Relationships
- Operational Efficiency
- Cost Reduction Projects
- Market Facilities
- SAP
- TMS (Blue Yonder)
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