Transportation Manager

Transportation Strategy Manager

The core of this position is to develop and execute a transportation strategy to ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively to support operations, customers, and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position include managing Design Ready Controls transportation function, including:

• Transportation operations
• International freight and compliance
• Problem solving
• Strategy development
• Reporting

A summary of each responsibility is included, but not limited to:

• Transportation Operations: Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, suppliers, and logistics providers. Quote, negotiate, and secure freight services, including expedite and specialty freight. Coordinate inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments to meet production, delivery, and cost goals. Maintain customer freight portals and supplier freight agreements.
• International Freight: Manage international shipments including documentation, customs requirements, and trade classifications. Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members on product compliance and documentation.
• Fleet Management: Oversee the Design Ready Controls and Design Ready Fabrication vehicle fleet to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Issue Resolution & Service Performance: Resolve transportation issues, including late deliveries, damaged freight, claims, billing errors, reclassifications, and service failures. Track and report freight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, claims, and shipment volume.
• Process Improvement & Standardization: Improve transportation processes through new tools, technology, and automation. Create and maintain standard shipping and receiving procedures across all facilities. Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members in packaging design.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and self-driven
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborates effectively with others in a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated leadership experience & influence with direct and indirect reports
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Willpower and ability to learn a new technology, through self-study and thoughtful questioning
• Proficient in Microsoft, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Detailed oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 DOE
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, ADD, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, ESST.