Remote Transportation Strategy & Optimization Lead

NTT America, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA America, Inc. seeks a Transportation Consulting Sr. Manager to lead end-to-end transportation consulting engagements on remote US-based projects. You will drive cost reduction, service improvements, and profitability through data-driven analysis and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in transportation consulting or TMS implementations, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint, and experience leading teams. Travel 20-40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years leading and delivering transportation sourcing projects or TMS implementations.
• 7+ years applying optimization and simulation techniques to supply chain challenges.
• 7+ years using Excel and PowerPoint for analyses and client presentations.
• 5+ years using data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI).
• 3+ years leading or managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation consulting engagements, including sourcing, network optimization, and technology initiatives.
• Deliver projects on time, per project plan, and per client expectations.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout project execution.
• Gather data and operational insights; communicate progress and milestones.
• Develop executive-level presentations and client deliverables.
• Coach and develop junior consultants and analysts.
• Travel 20-40% based on project needs.

Skills

Transportation sourcing

Network optimization

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Client management

Data visualization

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Blue Yonder

Jaggaer

Coupa

Keelvar

Oracle

MercuryGate

Samsara

Job description

NTT DATA America, Inc. seeks a Transportation Consulting Sr. Manager to lead end-to-end transportation consulting engagements on remote US-based projects. You will drive cost reduction, service improvements, and profitability through data-driven analysis and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in transportation consulting or TMS implementations, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint, and experience leading teams. Travel 20-40% is expected.