Manager, Transportation

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Regional Transportation Manager to lead NA transportation with a spend over $50M. You will own and optimize truckload and intermodal costs, oversee 3PLs, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value and continuous service improvements.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in office, 2 days remote, with focus on cost efficiency, carrier management and strategic collaboration. Strong leadership and results orientation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in Transportation.
• 3 years of experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and actively handle a carrier portfolio and leverage truckload and intermodal relationships to meet objectives.
• Lead efforts for continuous service level improvements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Own truckload and Intermodal transportation costs for the region and address cost drivers to reduce waste.
• Provide direction and oversight to 3PL partners managing daily freight execution.
• Partner with Customer Support, Customer Supply Chain and DC Ops on strategic projects.
• Work cross-functionally to minimize service disruptions.
• Stay on top of industry conditions and leverage knowledge to drive results.

Skills

Transportation management

TMS experience

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business / Engineering / Supply chain / Logistics degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)

Your role at Clorox:

The Regional Transportation Manager (RTM) is responsible for the transportation operations within a given North American geographic region, leading a transportation spend exceeding $50M. Critical responsibilities include daily operations oversight as well as the development and execution of short and long term transportation strategies.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and actively handle a carrier portfolio and leverage critical truckload and intermodal transportation carrier relationships to deliver short and long-term business objectives
• Lead efforts for continuous service level improvements, engaging all involved parties (internal and external).
• Fully own the truckload and Intermodal transportation costs for assigned geographic region. Proactively address cost drivers and aggressively eliminate variances and drive out waste to deliver value-creation.
• Provide direction and oversight to 3PL partners managing daily freight execution
• Partner with Customer Support, Customer Supply Chain and DC Operations and the business teams on strategic projects, providing transportation insights, subject matter expertise, and transportation solutions.
• Work cross-functionally to minimize service disruptions
• Ensure impactful supply chains are established and maintained.
• Stay on top of industry/market conditions and trends and leverage industry resources and knowledge to provide insight, identify best practices and new technology to get results

#LI-Hybrid

What we look for:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in Transportation
• 3 years of experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or logistics management
• Proven leadership with the ability to influence and turn ideas into actions
• Strong carrier, customer or supplier management experience (including negotiation tactics and performance management)
• Experience with the development of forecasts/budgets and managing operations against a forecast/budget.
• Ability to monitor and report out on performance on daily, weekly, and monthly basis

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days a week in office; 2 days a week from home.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/).

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

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–Zone A: $109,400 - $210,000

–Zone B: $100,300 - $192,500

–Zone C: $91,200 - $175,000

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/).

The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf).

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The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.