Freight & Transportation Manager

JSI Cabinetry

Fall River (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (100% company paid)

STD/LTD Insurance (100% company paid)

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

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Job summary

JSI Cabinetry, a national cabinet wholesaler and manufacturer, seeks a Freight & Transportation Manager to oversee operations across five distribution centers in Massachusetts. You will develop cost-efficient transportation strategies and lead carrier negotiations to improve service and reduce freight costs.

The role requires expertise in LTL, FTL, intermodal, drayage, white glove, final mile, and TMS, plus strong analytical and vendor-management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
5+ years of transportation, freight management, or logistics leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of LTL, FTL, Dedicated Fleet, White Glove, Final Mile, Intermodal, Drayage, Expedited Freight, and TMS.
Proven success negotiating freight rates and transportation contracts.
Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation performance.

Responsibilities

Manage all domestic transportation operations across five distribution centers.
Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service levels while reducing overall freight costs.
Oversee inbound, outbound, and inter-facility transfer operations.
Manage relationships with transportation providers, including LTL carriers, truckload carriers, dedicated fleets, white glove providers, brokers, and final-mile delivery companies.
Source, evaluate, negotiate, and implement new carrier programs and transportation partnerships.
Analyze freight spend, transportation trends, and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Develop and monitor KPIs including transportation cost, on-time delivery, claims ratio, damage rates, service performance, and carrier scorecards.
Lead carrier contract negotiations, rate agreements, and annual bid processes.
Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments, optimize routing, improve trailer utilization, and reduce empty miles.
Prepare executive reports and recommendations using data-driven analysis.
Continuously evaluate emerging transportation technologies, software, and industry best practices.

Skills

LTL

FTL

Dedicated Fleet

White Glove

Final Mile

Intermodal

Drayage

Expedited Freight

TMS

Education

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

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Excel

Carrier management software

Job description

Description

About the Company

JSI Cabinetry is a cabinet wholesaler and manufacturer with multiple facilities across the United States. We pride ourselves in delivering value for our customers by offering high-quality cabinetry at a fraction of the cost of high-end cabinet retailers. Our selection of styles and colors alongside our rich details and attractive finishes are sure to fit every lifestyle.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freight & Transportation Manager to oversee all transportation operations across our network of five distribution centers. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing cost-effective transportation strategies while ensuring exceptional service to our customers and internal facilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of multiple transportation modes—including LTL, truckload, dedicated fleets, intermodal, drayage, white glove, final-mile delivery, and expedited services—and possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills to continually optimize our freight network.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all domestic transportation operations across five distribution centers.
Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service levels while reducing overall freight costs.
Oversee inbound, outbound, and inter-facility transfer operations.
Manage relationships with transportation providers, including LTL carriers, truckload carriers, dedicated fleets, white glove providers, brokers, and final-mile delivery companies.
Source, evaluate, negotiate, and implement new carrier programs and transportation partnerships.
Analyze freight spend, transportation trends, and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Develop and monitor KPIs including transportation cost, on-time delivery, claims ratio, damage rates, service performance, and carrier scorecards.
Lead carrier contract negotiations, rate agreements, and annual bid processes.
Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments, optimize routing, improve trailer utilization, and reduce empty miles.
Prepare executive reports and recommendations using data-driven analysis.
Continuously evaluate emerging transportation technologies, software, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of transportation, freight management, or logistics leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of LTL, FTL, Dedicated Fleet, White Glove, Final Mile, Intermodal, Drayage, Expedited Freight, and TMS.
Proven success negotiating freight rates and transportation contracts.
Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation performance.

Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, dashboards).
Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities.
Experience with ERP systems and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills