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National Transportation Manager

About TireHub:

At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling.  And behind it all?  Our people.  We call them Hubbers – because they’re at the center of everything we do.  From behind the wheel to the warehouse floor, from customer calls to corporate strategy, every Hubber plays a role in something bigger than themselves.  And we show up every day ready to say yes – to challenges, to each other, and to getting it done right. Visit www.TireHub.com/Careers to learn more. 

Role Summary: The National Transportation Manager (NTM) leads and directs TireHub’s transportation capability across a network of regional distribution centers throughout North America.  This role sits at the center of TireHub’s hub-and-spoke supply model, where TireHub drives daily replenishment to our forward-deployed, final mile operations. The NTM is accountable for safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of products across the network, which serves as the critical lifeline of supply for our customer-facing locations.

This leadership position requires a proven track record of building and managing a world-class transportation capability in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment.  

This role reports to the Distribution Network Optimization Director. 

 When you say YES to something bigger:

• Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance
• TireHub funded Health Savings Account
• Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental leave programs
• Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
• Enjoy access to the TireHub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.

The individual must exhibit the following core attributes of the TireHub commitment:

• Approachable - If a company could smile, we would. Instead, we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships.
• Adventurous - What TireHub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique.
• Relentless - We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end. 
• Speedy - Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done – and we do it fast. 

Role Specifics:

Network & Daily Operations

• Leads hub-to-spoke daily operations in coordination with Regional Distribution Center (RDC) leaders, meeting all inbound, outbound, and customer service requirements across the network.
• Manages scheduling of all freight modes including LTL, truckload, and inbound ocean container imports.
• Minimizes demurrage and port-related costs through disciplined inbound receipt management.
• Establishes customer-direct shipments using the optimal transportation mode, balancing service expectations with cost targets.

Partner & Vendor Management

• Owns all 3PL and carrier relationships, including KPI development, ongoing performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads monthly business reviews with all logistics partners.
• Drives carrier procurement and make recommendations that optimize service quality within a competitive cost structure.

Financial & Strategic Leadership

• Develops and manages RDC outbound transportation budgets and delivery expense.
• Analyzes network data to identify and act on opportunities to improve service and reduce cost.
• Reports to senior leadership on the operational, budgetary, and strategic transportation performance.
• Plays a key role in the development and expansion of TireHub’s RDC transportation operations across North America.

People Leadership

• Leads and directs a geographically dispersed team of Transportation Specialists.
• Champions cross-functional process improvements to streamline transportation and overall distribution operations.

Competencies:

• Optimize Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done quickly, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost management.
• Manage Ambiguity: Can operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Drive Results: Consistently deliver results, even within a fast-moving, often-changing, challenging environment.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others across all functions of the organization.

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years leading the transportation operations for high-volume, fast-paced, national distributor operating a hub-spoke model.
• Prior experience implementing and deploying a Transportation Management System (TMS) is required.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing transportation budgets with measurable cost outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with 3PL contract management, carrier RFPs, and freight procurement.
• Import logistics experience, including ocean freight scheduling and port/demurrage management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Data-driven analyst comfortable working across TMS platforms and reporting tools to drive decisions.
• Effective communicator and influencer across all organizational levels, from operations to the executive team.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams, manage competing priorities, and operate decisively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who delivers results consistently without close supervision.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivery expenses at scale.
• Strong business and budget management acumen.

Working Conditions:

• This is a fast-paced and dynamic operating environment.
• Majority of time is spent sitting, constantly viewing monitors in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move around. There may be occasions to move or lift light articles.
• Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods (month-end close and audits).
• This role is based in our headquarters office in Dunwoody, GA and requires a strong in-person presence.
• Willing and able to travel up to 40%.

 TireHub will consider the employment of all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. TireHub maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal law.