Manager, Transportation

Crate & Barrel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Transportation Manager based in Cranbury, NJ, responsible for ensuring timely product delivery and stewarding outbound planning using analytics. This on-site role leads transportation teams, optimizes planning, and drives cost-saving initiatives while ensuring excellent service levels.

The position requires a strong organizational focus, attention to detail, and ability to build cross-functional partnerships within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years overseeing Transportation Operations and strategy.
• 2+ years of leadership experience or proven operational excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation budgets, and service standards for the building.
• Design, plan Home Delivery Center and Store deliveries, including optimization and peak season strategies.
• Monitor KPIs and budget, perform root-cause analysis, and create action plans to improve performance.
• Lead optimization initiatives to drive service enhancements and cost savings (e.g., fleet optimization).
• Manage yard staffing, scheduling, and inbound/outbound transportation responsibilities.
• Oversee carrier performance and develop strategic partnerships.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytics

Budgeting

MS Office/Google

Transportation software

Cross-functional partnerships

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blue Yonder

Axel

AS/400

Job description

The Transportation Manager is an integral member of our team responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of product to our internal and external customers. You will be responsible for stewarding the effective planning of outbound deliveries by utilizing analytics to monitor performance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and a passion for service.

• This is an on-site position based out of our Cranbury, NJ Distribution Center
• This role is a People leader position

A day in the life as a Manager, Transportation...

• Responsible for all transportation financial budgets, operational, and service standards for the building
• Design, run, and plan Home Delivery Center and Store deliveries, ensuring accurate shipping plans and schedules, including transportation optimization, return logistics, and peak season strategies
• Monitor operational performance against established KPIs and budget, performs root-cause analysis as needed and creates necessary action plans to manage performance
• Identify and lead implementation of optimization and process improvement initiatives, driving service enhancement and cost savings (i.e. dedicated fleet optimization)
• Manage yard staffing, scheduling, and usage as well as supporting the building with all inbound and outbound transportation responsibilities
• Manage performance, accountability and development of carriers to maintain a high level of performance and encourage strategic partnership

What You’ll Bring To The Table...

• Experience managing and developing teams to perform with a high sense of urgency and ability to shift and prioritize work to meet key deadlines
• Track record of building effective business and cross functional partnerships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform programs
• Proficiency in 3rd party web-based platforms and transportation software such as Blue Yonder/Axel/AS/400, etc
• Excellent business and financial acumen
• Ability to effectively identify, develop, communicate and implement strategies and ideas across multiple business channels and audiences

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• 5+ years experience of direct oversight of and responsibility for Transportation Operations and strategy
• 2+ years experience of leadership experience, and/or proven track record of operational excellence
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred