Senior Vendor Manager - Transportation

Job Overview At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! This role manages complex vendor relationships with a primary focus on transportation providers, including parcel carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. It oversees operational processes to ensure contract compliance, service performance, and cost efficiency across transportation networks. The role is responsible for forecasting and reporting transportation spend, auditing invoices, and identifying cost-saving opportunities through data-driven analysis. It partners cross-functionally to resolve operational issues, improve processes, and enhance vendor performance. Success is measured by effective vendor management, financial accuracy, and continuous improvement of transportation operations. Job Responsibilities Conduct regular meetings with vendors (including parcel carriers and 3PLs) to manage planning, performance, and track action items, ensuring alignment and progress Develop and deliver reporting dashboards and metrics to monitor transportation performance, cost trends and inform decision-making Create and review monthly and quarterly scorecards with vendors to evaluate service levels, contract adherence, and financial performance Develop rolling financial forecasts for transportation spend (parcel, freight accessorials), to support budgeting and cost management Initiate and execute logistics and transportation initiatives to improve processes, service levels and drive cost savings Audit and process transportation invoices and credit memos, resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy and control Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed Education and Work Experience Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent. Acceptable areas of study include Business, Finance or related field 2-4 years Vendor management, transportation, logistics, or reverse logistics experience 2-4 years Supply chain, freight, parcel operations, or inventory management experience Wireless industry experience Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) Experience managing parcel carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS) or 3PL partners Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Data Analysis (Required) Forecasting (Required) Problem Solving (Required) Negotiation (Required) Communication (Required) Microsoft Office (Required) Analytics (Required) Vendor Management (Preferred) Financial Acumen (Cost analysis, invoicing) (Preferred) Transportation / Logistics Operations (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Travel Required (Yes/No): No DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No Pay and Benefits Base Pay Range: $90,400 - $163,100 Corporate Bonus Target: 15% The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The actual pay will be based on location, qualifications, and experience, and may vary within this range. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for annual bonuses or incentives based on role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance. Some positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here. Benefits Our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together. Full- and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays. Benefits also include parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, coaching, disability coverage, life insurance, and voluntary coverages. Eligible employees may also receive mobile service and home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs. To learn about T-Mobile's benefits, visit Never stop growing. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is not for applications or inquiries about positions. Equal Opportunity T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Discrimination or harassment based on these factors is not tolerated. #J-18808-Ljbffr T-MOBILE USA, Inc.