Director of Transportation

Jobot; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Flexible location: Pittsburgh, PA orKn

A highly visible seat reporting to VP,

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Transportation to own the multimodal freight strategy across a large manufacturing network. You will negotiate major carrier contracts, analyze freight cost drivers with data-driven insights, and report to senior leadership.

You’ll build a high-impact team and drive tangible savings while ensuring reliable service across sites. You will lead sourcing across truckload, rail, ocean, air, and 3PL, develop financial models, and establish KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in transportation, logistics, or procurement with leadership experience.
• Shipper-side experience managing multimodal freight spend in a multi-site environment.
• Proven track record in freight bids, carrier negotiations, and contracting.
• Hands-on experience with TMS and freight analytics.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate market trends into business impact.
• Confident communicator who can influence plant leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy across truckload, LTL, rail, ocean, air, warehousing, and 3PL.
• Run major freight bids, carrier negotiations, and contract renewals.
• Build executive-level relationships with strategic carriers and partners.
• Create KPI scorecards and lead regular business reviews.
• Collaborate with plant, supply chain, planning, and finance to optimize routing and carrier mix.
• Develop financial models to explain freight cost drivers and forecast impacts.
• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and productivity goals while maintaining service.
• Identify and reduce risk around capacity and supply chain disruption.
• Lead the evolution of transportation technology and procurement teams.
• Travel about 25-40% to sites and key partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

TMS platforms

Freight analytics

Job description

Director of Transportation

$180000 - $200000 per year | Pittsburgh, PA | On-site | Permanent

Ready to run the freight game for a global manufacturing leader?

A bit about us:

Our client is a global leader in advanced aluminum products. Their materials end up in aircraft, cars and trucks, skyscrapers, and everyday packaging. They run a large network of manufacturing plants across North America and beyond, and their products ship by truck, rail, ocean, and air every single day. With a long history in the industry and a fresh, forward-looking leadership team, they’re investing in the people and technology that will keep them competitive for decades to come.

Why join us?

• . Base salary of $175,000 - $200,000 plus an annual performance bonus
• . Medical, dental, and vision coverage [confirm]
• . 401(k) with company match
• . Generous PTO and paid holidays
• . Relocation assistance
• . Flexible location: Pittsburgh, PA or the Knoxville, TN area
• . A highly visible seat reporting to the VP of Procurement & Logistics, with real ownership of strategy, team, and technology
• . The chance to build a multi-year transportation roadmap from the ground up and see your impact on the bottom line

Job Details

As Director of Transportation, you’ll own the strategy for a significant multimodal freight and warehousing spend across a complex manufacturing network. You’ll be the person who negotiates the big deals, holds carriers accountable, builds the analytics that explain where every freight dollar goes, and presents the plan to senior leadership. If you love the mix of commercial negotiation, operations problem-solving, and building a great team, this one is for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead sourcing strategy across truckload, LTL, rail, ocean, air, warehousing, and 3PL providers, covering inbound, outbound, and intracompany freight
• Run major freight bids, carrier negotiations, and contract renewals
• Build executive-level relationships with strategic carriers and logistics partners
• Create KPI scorecards (cost, on-time pickup and delivery, tender acceptance, service, sustainability) and lead regular business reviews
• Partner with plant, supply chain, planning, and finance teams to optimize routing, freight consolidation, carrier mix, and dedicated fleet utilization
• Develop financial models that explain freight cost drivers and forecast future impacts
• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and productivity goals while protecting service
• Identify and reduce risk around capacity, supplier concentration, and supply chain disruption
• Lead the evolution of the TMS and broader transportation technology
• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing transportation procurement team
• Travel about 25-40% to sites and key partners

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• [10+] years of transportation, logistics, or procurement experience, including [5+] years in leadership
• Shipper-side experience managing a significant multimodal freight spend in a multi-site manufacturing environment
• A strong track record leading freight bids, carrier negotiations, and contracting
• Hands-on experience with TMS platforms and freight analytics
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to translate market trends into clear business impact
• Confident communicator who can influence plant leaders and executives alike

Nice to have:

• MBA or other advanced degree
• CPSM, CSCP, or a similar certification
• Background in metals, industrial manufacturing, automotive, chemical, or consumer products
• Experience leading transformation initiatives in transportation technology, process, or organizational capability

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.