Sr Manager, Transportation

Senior Manager, Transportation – Responsible for managing the movement of all transportation modes across North America and ensuring carriers, customers and the company align within their KPIs. This role focuses on cost‑conscious operations, driving the best cost‑to‑serve for the company while coordinating carrier relationships and contributing to the P&L of over $60million.

The position reports to the Director, Customer Transportation. It has no direct reports but manages relationships with WKKC carriers, 4PL partners, and sites across North America, as well as IBP, Finance, external manufacturing, Security, and operational partners at plants, distribution centers, quality, and internal manufacturing.

This is a hybrid role that requires the incumbent to live within sixty miles of the Battle Creek, Michigan Headquarters Office and may involve up to 35% travel.

• Oversee and optimize transportation operations across the supply‑chain network.
• Overall management of transportation requirements for all modes (IM, TL, LTL, ocean) managed by the WKKC Transportation Team.
• Develop and implement procurement strategy for all assigned lanes within the WKKC transportation footprint.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the supply chain (OTC, IP, Finance, Procurement, AP, CSC, and Sales) to ensure transportation assets support inbound, stock, and customer orders.
• Engage with WKKC carrier partners to reinforce relationships and develop strategic partnerships that maximize support to WKKC.
• Represent WKKC to external stakeholders through meetings, professional connections, and business reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP and TMS is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, PowerBI, SharePoint.
• 5‑10 years of experience in transportation or logistics with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Direct experience working with trucking companies (asset‑based and brokerage).
• Familiarity with food shippers and unique requirements of dry and temperature‑controlled freight, shelf‑life, and OTIF metrics.
• Experience managing global freight spend, including ocean, intermodal, and cross‑border trucking.
• Strong understanding of TMS tools such as Oracle, SAPTM, Blue Yonder, or Mercury Gate.
• Proficiency in freight cost analysis, budgeting, and KPI development.
• Knowledge of carrier procurement, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Familiarity with routing optimization, mode selection, and network design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with supply planning, customer service, and sales.
• Strong people‑management skills – experience influencing across matrixed organizations.
• Ability to build relationships with carriers, 3PLs, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with senior leadership.
• Experience in CPG or food manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma methodologies in transportation or logistics.
• Background in change management or leading transformation initiatives (e.g., TMS implementation, carrier consolidation).
• Strategic mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Startup mindset and willingness to adapt to changing external markets and internal growth initiatives.

• Salary Range: $126,000–$165,375annual.
• Salary distribution based on job‑related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, education, and local market conditions.

• Incentive Plan and bonus eligibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑matched savings and investment plan.
• Paid time off (including paid sick time).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance, and STD/LTD.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance for eligible employees.
• Employee recognition program.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.