Manager, Transportation

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, a global food and beverage leader based in Chicago, is seeking a Transportation Operations professional to manage all LTL, FTL, intermodal, and rail shipments from multiple factories and warehouses.

You will build relationships with carriers, coordinate with warehousing, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and deliver cost and service targets using data and 3PL partnerships. Base salary is listed with bonus eligibility and regional adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar.
• 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, preferably transportation with carrier management/procurement and railroad management.
• Adept with computer software applications, including MS Office and logistics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all LTL, FTL, intermodal, and rail shipments from multiple factories and warehouses.
• Foster relationships with asset-based carriers, brokerages, and dedicated carriers.
• Coordinate with warehousing and cross-functional teams to optimize network constraints.
• Track carrier performance and drive on-time delivery and KPI improvements.
• Collaborate with 3PLs and procurement during bids to optimize cost and service.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Word

MS Project

SAP

Oracle OTM

Job description

Kraft Heinz, the company As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic masterbrands like Heinz, Kraft and Planters. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like DEVOUR and Primal Kitchen. No matter the brand, we are united under one vision: To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger. And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people. Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us -- and ready to create the future, build on storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen -- there’s one thing to do: join us. Our culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all LTL, FTL, Intermodal, and Rail shipments in and outbound from multiple factories and warehouses.
• Requires fostering and building relationships with asset-based, brokerage and dedicated carriers.
• Manage transportation operations across the US and work cross functionally with the warehousing team to understand constraints within the network.
• Interact daily with internal and external carrier partner teams to drive performance improvement.
• Cooperate with our transportation tracking vendor to drive improvements in carrier compliance and on-time delivery.
• Identify and execute strategic projects to optimize warehouse/transportation efficiencies and drive productivity.
• Leverage data and strategic decisions and relationships with 3PLs to deliver specific targets related to cost and service
• Support Procurement and Capacity Planning during the annual bid to help drive optimal decisions for the business
• Develop, analyze, and report Transportation Operations, Cost, and Service KPI’s.
• Utilize financial, logistical, and procurement databases/systems to assist in freight reporting and ad hoc route analysis to support corrective action improvements and/or re-engineered route solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying ways to streamline processes and reduce waste
• Measure cost savings performance against targets/benchmarks.
• Works cross functionally with deployment, supply, customer service, customer supply chain and procurement teams.
• Responsible for holding carrier scorecard calls with key strategic transportation carriers, which includes tracking KPIs such as compliance to award, on time performance and EDI compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Finance, or similar degree.
• Adept in project management (planning and execution).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 3-5 years’ experience in logistics- preferable in transportation with experience in carrier management/procurement and railroad management.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with multi-task experience.
• Adept with computer software applications.
• Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, Project.
• Prefer familiarity with SAP, and Oracle OTM

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.