NA Transportation Operations Leader: Network & Dispatch

Master Builders Solutions

Beachwood (OH)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Retirement benefits
Learning opportunities

Job summary

Master Builders Solutions in North America is seeking a Manager, Transportation Operations to lead the planning and execution of the transportation network, including bulk tank, rail, and packaged freight. You will lead the transportation planning and dispatch team, manage carrier relationships, budgets, and performance, and drive network optimization to meet business and customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation/logistics, 2+ years of people leadership, DOT/hazmat compliance,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in transportation/logistics, with bulk, tank truck, or hazmat experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Experience with carrier negotiations, budgets, and performance management.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead bulk and packaged transportation planning, scheduling, and dispatch.
  • Lead, coach, and develop transportation planners, dispatchers, and coordinators.
  • Manage carrier relationships, contracts, rate negotiations, and performance.
  • Manage transportation budgets, forecasts, and cost and service targets.
  • Optimize routes, capacity, utilization, and overall network performance.
  • Monitor transportation KPIs and drive service, cost, and productivity improvements.
  • Leverage TMS, ERP, telemetry, and routing technologies to improve execution and visibility.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to support business and customer requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, hazmat, safety, and transportation requirements.

Skills

Leadership
Transportation experience
People leadership
Carrier negotiations
Budgets & performance management
TMS/ERP knowledge
Analytical skills
Communication
Negotiation skills
Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

TMS
ERP systems
Transportation analytics

Job description

Master Builders Solutions in North America is seeking a Manager, Transportation Operations to lead the planning and execution of the transportation network, including bulk tank, rail, and packaged freight. You will lead the transportation planning and dispatch team, manage carrier relationships, budgets, and performance, and drive network optimization to meet business and customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation/logistics, 2+ years of people leadership, DOT/hazmat compliance,

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