Purchased Transportation Manager

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits.

It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Manages purchased transportation providers and dispatch operations. Implements process improvements to optimize logistics performance and operational efficiency.

• Manages dispatch coverage for purchased transportation operations and conducts performance evaluations.
• Oversees communication between purchased transportation carriers, linehaul operations, and internal customers.
• Develops and implements staffing plans to ensure adequate managerial and departmental coverage.
• Responds to service-related needs from customers and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Leads performance monitoring for carriers across key metrics, including loading, departures, arrivals, toll management, trailer pools, payment delays, and service disruptions.
• Serves as a point of contact for cross-functional inquiries and ensures timely and accurate information flow across departments.
• Trains and coaches terminal personnel and dispatchers on best practices, policies, and service standards.
• Audits operational workflows and enforces compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of transportation management or planning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, dispatch software, and transportation management applications.

Salary Range: $95,500.00 - $ annually, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry.

Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, Link Ex, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.