Curran Recruiting

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution organization to identify an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee domestic and international transportation operations across multiple locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation leader who enjoys optimizing freight operations, building strong carrier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement within a complex supply chain environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead all domestic and international transportation activities, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, and Ocean freight.
• Manage transportation planning, routing, carrier selection, and freight optimization to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.
• Negotiate carrier contracts, manage RFP/RFQ processes, and secure spot capacity as needed.
• Oversee relationships and performance of transportation providers through regular KPI tracking and quarterly business reviews.
• Lead the freight payables and accrual process, ensuring accurate reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Analyze transportation data and freight spend to identify savings opportunities and improve operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, HAZMAT, import/export, and transportation regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for transportation planning and freight operations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing transportation operations with multiple direct reports
• Experience negotiating transportation contracts and leading carrier RFP/RFQ processes
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, and Ocean freight
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and freight payment processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate freight costs, transportation metrics, and operational performance
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or manufacturing environment
• Experience with Blue Yonder