Manager, Transportation

Crate & Barrel; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Transportation Manager to ensure timely product delivery from Cranbury, NJ. You will plan outbound deliveries, monitor performance, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.

The role requires 5+ years in Transportation Operations, 2+ years of leadership, and a Bachelor's degree (preferred). On-site position at the Cranbury Distribution Center with a focus on optimization and cost savings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize home delivery and store deliveries with accurate shipping plans.
• Monitor KPIs, budgets, and performance; perform root-cause analyses.
• Lead carrier performance and develop strategic partnerships.
• Manage yard staffing, scheduling and inbound/outbound transport tasks.
• Drive cost savings and service improvements through optimization initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional partnerships

Business acumen

Strategic planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blue Yonder

Axel

AS/400

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

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

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.