Senior Manager Freight Optimization

Acushnet Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

Acushnet Company in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Freight Optimization to lead strategies to reduce transportation costs, improve service levels, and drive efficiency across the North American freight network, including international shipments. You will manage carrier partnerships and a multi-million dollar spend.

This role requires strong analytics, negotiation, and leadership, with responsibility for budgets, forecasts, and cross-functional collaboration with supply chain,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership.
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of TMS (Manhattan preferred) and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute freight optimization strategies using data and analytics to drive cost savings and performance improvements.
• Design and optimize transportation networks across multiple modes and regions.
• Negotiate and manage carrier contracts, ensuring strong service and cost efficiency.
• Own freight budgets and forecasts (OPEX/CAPEX), managing costs and explaining variances.
• Lead transportation systems strategy, including TMS (Manhattan) and SAP integrations.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

8+ years leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Tools

TMS Manhattan

SAP

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

The Senior Manager, Freight Optimization leads strategies to reduce transportation costs, improve service levels, and drive operational efficiency across Acushnet Company’s North American freight network. This role oversees all outbound transportation, including international shipments, managing carrier partnerships and an annual spend exceeding $40M.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute freight optimization strategies using data and analytics to drive cost savings and performance improvements
• Design and optimize transportation networks across multiple modes and regions
• Negotiate and manage carrier contracts, ensuring strong service and cost efficiency
• Own freight budgets and forecasts (OPEX/CAPEX), managing costs and explaining variances
• Lead transportation systems strategy, including TMS (Manhattan) and SAP integrations
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 8+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership
• Experience managing large freight spend and carrier networks
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of TMS (Manhattan preferred) and SAP
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives

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Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs.Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you’ll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $130,060.00-$165,816.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

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