Transportation and Project Manager

Position Title: North America Transportation & Project Manager Location: Columbus, Ohio Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on site) Key Responsibilities Transportation Team Leadership Lead a team of employees supporting transportation operations and freight performance across North America Manage international import/export compliance and reporting for the region Manage daily interaction with FTL, LTL, and ocean carriers, and support vendor compliance for top retailers Own financial results and KPI performance across all transportation modes Develop and improve processes, systems, and metrics for the operations team Efficiency & Strategic Projects Leadership Identify and lead operational excellence and efficiency projects from idea development through implementation and completion Track, communicate, and forecast project savings, productivity, and service resultsSupport and drive larger strategic initiatives including supply network design, new software platforms, AI adoption, and cross-functional efforts to unlock savings and opportunities across the supply chain Summarize and report project progress Support ad hoc requirements for global company projects Other Duties Reporting development and maintenance: Freight Audit, Operations reviews, Metrics reporting Database maintenance (logic, tables, sourcing) Generate/Maintain SAP Purchase Orders Manage the relationship with the freight payment provider, 3PL and other logistics service providers SQL/Power BI Dashboard development/maintenance Monthly Carrier Reporting (Scorecard support) Ad hoc data analysis requests Qualifications Leadership, ownership and Project Management skills (planning, organizing and resource allocation) Very Strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills Advanced level of Excel, Power BI, SQL, data analysis SAP literacy desired Previous experience in Transportation focused roles a plus (Transportation, Order Management) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Strong ability to convert data insights into action Knowledge of transportation freight payment processes Exposure to carrier networks (FTL, LTL, Parcel, Ocean, and Air) Exposure to Transportation Management Systems Knowledge of international import/export operations and compliance requirements BA/BS from an accredited college or university Experience 3-5 years or greater in a logistics, supply chain, distribution center role All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr North American Transportation Management Institute