Manager Transportation

conagrabrands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus plan & 401k matching

Career development and tuition Reimb.

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Senior Transportation Planning Leader to drive end-to-end transportation planning and execution across suppliers, manufacturing locations, co-packers and distribution centers. You will oversee multi-modal planning, develop logistics strategies, and build scalable processes to improve on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, deep analytical skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading teams in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with Oracle Transportation Management or SAP or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation Operations Planning team to achieve service, cost, and performance objectives.
• Partner with Transportation Procurement and Logistics Operations to develop and execute strategies.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and S&OP to support service requirements and cost reduction.
• Manage carrier relationships and scorecard processes to improve service levels and costs.
• Hire, coach, and mentor transportation planning team members; foster accountability.
• Leverage Oracle Transportation Management and related systems to improve reporting and efficiency.
• Develop, standardize, and implement operating procedures for scalable processes.
• Analyze transportation performance and lead improvement projects.
• Develop recommendations on carriers, programs, and rate structures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / SCM / Business

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Transportation and Warehouse Operations, you will lead transportation planning and execution across suppliers, manufacturing locations, co-packers, and distribution centers to achieve service, cost, and operational excellence objectives. You will oversee transportation operations planning activities across multiple transportation modes, develop logistics strategies, improve transportation performance, and build scalable processes that enhance efficiency and on-time delivery performance. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and collaboration across supply chain functions to drive continuous improvement.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead the Transportation Operations Planning team to deliver service, cost, and operational performance objectives.
• Partner with Transportation Procurement and Logistics Operations leaders to develop and execute transportation and logistics strategies.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales & Operations Planning teams to support service requirements, capacity fluctuations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage carrier relationships and scorecard processes to improve transportation service levels and cost performance.
• Hire, coach, develop, and mentor transportation planning team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Oracle Transportation Management and related systems to strengthen transportation capabilities, reporting, analytics, and process efficiency.
• Develop, standardize, and implement operating procedures to create repeatable and scalable transportation processes.
• Analyze transportation performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead projects that enhance service and reduce costs.
• Develop recommendations regarding carriers, transportation programs, and rate structures based on business needs and performance analysis.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Previous supply chain experience required.
• Experience leading teams in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related operations.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional partners and third-party service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Oracle Transportation Management, SAP, or similar transportation and enterprise systems preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation modes, transportation metrics, routing concepts, and transportation rate structures preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of distribution operations and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing employees.
• High sense of urgency with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

This hybrid role does not require regular work at or routine visits to manufacturing facilities.

Number of Days in Office: 3

Compensation

Pay Range: $109,000-$159,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic info