Domestic Transport Manager

Baker Hughes Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Houston is seeking a Domestic Transport Manager to oversee transportation activities, optimize carrier relationships, and ensure efficient product movement from origin to final delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, monitor performance, and resolve complex logistics challenges to meet business objectives while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent logistics experience.
• Proven knowledge of transportation planning and carrier management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define transportation plans and select carriers to meet operational requirements.
• Coordinate loads through final delivery and ensure on-time performance.
• Manage logistics suppliers and monitor carrier performance.
• Drive process improvements to support changing business needs.
• Analyze transportation challenges and create practical solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics strategy.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve transportation goals.
• Monitor activities and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Support delivery of logistics services to business operations.
• Utilize data analytics to optimize transportation processes.

Skills

Transportation planning

Carrier management

Logistics processes

Analytical skills

Process improvements

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Job description

Do you enjoy leading transportation operations and ensuring the seamless movement of goods across domestic networks? Are you passionate about logistics, process improvement, and driving operational excellence through effective carrier and supplier management? Partner with the best As a Domestic Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing transportation activities, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring efficient product movement from origin through final delivery. You will work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize transportation strategies, improve processes, and support business objectives. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, resolving complex logistics challenges, and delivering high-quality transportation services.

As a Domestic Transport Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Defining transportation plans and selecting carriers to meet operational requirements.


• Organizing carrier loads and coordinating transportation activities through final delivery.


• Managing logistics suppliers and carrier performance to ensure service excellence.


• Developing and implementing process improvements to support changing business and operational needs.


• Analyzing transportation challenges and creating solutions for situations not covered by standard procedures.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support logistics and business objectives.


• Influencing stakeholders and peers to drive alignment and achieve transportation goals.


• Monitoring transportation activities and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.


• Supporting the delivery of logistics services directly to business operations.


• Utilizing analytical skills to interpret transportation data and recommend process enhancements.


• Leading initiatives of moderate scope that improve transportation effectiveness and operational performance.

Fuel your passion

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.


• Have a High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Logistics as an alternative qualification.


• Have a minimum of 3 years of additional experience in Transportation.


• Demonstrate strong knowledge of transportation planning, carrier management, and logistics processes.


• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex situations.


• Have experience identifying and implementing process improvements.


• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.


• Possess excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.


• Have the ability to influence others and lead small teams.


• Be capable of coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

• The role is general hours (8AM - 5PM)

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities


• Comprehensive private medical care options


• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs


• Tailored financial programs


• Education Assistance


• Generous Parental Leave


• Mental Health resources and Virtual Therapy Programs


• Dependent and Partner Care programs


• Pet Insurance


• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs in accordance with local policies and eligibility requirements. Benefit offerings may vary by location and are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies. This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time. You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:

Logistics Senior Team leader - Transport At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We’re makers, inventors, and leaders who aren’t afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.