Manager, Domestic Transportation

• Expand and strengthen MEC's carrier network by improving transportation sourcing and procurement processes
• Responsible for domestic truck RFQ projects with a lane rate benchmarking process
• Define truck cost review process with stations to identify abnormal cost expense
• Provide carrier routing guides for Stations and support in case of escalation
• Work with carriers to ensure capacity support and service consistency during seasonal surges
• Design, develop, and implement KPIs to measure operational performance and process compliance
• Work with Station Management as it pertains to documenting carrier incidents
• Drive continuous improvement in carrier performance via carrier scorecards and host carrier audits and business reviews
• Ensure the effective use of systems and tools to support carrier vetting platforms, bid tools and transportation management systems
• Lead and manage assigned Domestic Transportation Associate(s)

• Bachelor's Degree in logistics, Business Management, Business Administration preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in domestic freight logistics required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience team leadership/management experience preferred
• Experience utilizing TMS systems to support transportation planning, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader
• Effective communicator and collaborative problem solver
• Ability to negotiate with carriers/forwarders to optimize shipping lanes and reduce rates (LCL, FCL, LTL and FTL)
• Excellent organization, analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Must be self-motivated, customer-service oriented and eager to ensure the success of the team
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Demonstrates expertise in domestic freight logistics, including transportation sourcing, procurement processes, and the effective use of Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate with carriers, and implement performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

• Domestic Freight Logistics
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Team Leadership/Management
• Carrier Negotiation
• KPI Development

• Transportation Sourcing
• Procurement Processes
• Lane Rate Benchmarking
• Cost Review Process
• Carrier Routing Guides
• Operational Performance Measurement
• Carrier Scorecards
• Business Reviews
• Advanced Microsoft Office Proficiency

• Effective Communication
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Organization
• Self-Motivated

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics
• Business Management
• Business Administration

• Domestic Truck RFQ
• Freight Logistics
• Shipping Lanes
• LCL
• FCL
• LTL
• FTL

• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Carrier Vetting Platforms
• Bid Tools