NA Transportation Leader — Strategy, Analytics & Ops

Talentify; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota is seeking a Domestic Transportation Manager to lead North American transportation operations, overseeing end-to-end execution across all domestic modes. You will shape strategy, optimize carrier partnerships, and mentor a team of 6–7 transportation analysts.

You will own load planning in TMS, manage cost and service, and report to leadership with actionable insights. A strong CI and cross-functional collaboration background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related field; master's preferred.
• 8–12+ years of transportation experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience across TL, LTL, parcel, and intermodal.
• Strong knowledge of TMS systems (Oracle, SAP, Blue Yonder, OTM).
• Proven process improvement leadership and optimization experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation analysts and develop a team of 6–7 analysts, including senior-level talent.
• Own domestic transportation operations across TL, LTL, parcel, and intermodal.
• Oversee load planning in TMS and ensure routing and capacity efficiency.
• Develop strategic carrier relationships and oversee carrier KPIs and scorecards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including automation and SOP development.
• Align transportation initiatives with broader supply chain goals and report to leadership.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for transportation operations.
• Provide escalation support for critical transportation issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Blue Yonder

OTM

Job description

Kubota is seeking a Domestic Transportation Manager to lead North American transportation operations, overseeing end-to-end execution across all domestic modes. You will shape strategy, optimize carrier partnerships, and mentor a team of 6–7 transportation analysts.

You will own load planning in TMS, manage cost and service, and report to leadership with actionable insights. A strong CI and cross-functional collaboration background is essential.