Senior Manager, International Transportation

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electrolux Group North America is seeking a Senior Manager, International Transportation to lead North America inbound and international transportation strategy, optimize global logistics networks, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring on-time delivery.

You will manage a $225M transportation budget, oversee 60+ logistics providers, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Trade Compliance to align transportation with business demand and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation/logistics with leadership experience.
• Expertise in procurement, carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and 3PL/4PL partnerships.
• Experience managing large transportation budgets and complex networks.
• Knowledge of transportation markets, economics, and optimization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American inbound and international transportation operations, ensuring service excellence, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery across domestic and global networks.
• Develop and execute ocean and air freight strategies, including carrier negotiations, capacity planning, trade lane optimization, and freight procurement.
• Manage a $225M transportation budget, oversee 60+ logistics providers, and lead internal logistics teams and 3PL operations.
• Direct the movement of approximately 100,000 TEUs annually across FCL, LCL, air freight, expedited, cross-border, and domestic transportation modes.
• Design and optimize resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective global freight networks while mitigating geopolitical, market, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management, Trade Compliance, and Planning teams to align transportation strategy with business demand and growth objectives.
• Serve as the global logistics subject matter expert, supporting make-versus-buy decisions, total delivered cost modeling, and new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, visibility, sustainability, operational efficiency, and transportation cost savings.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across service, quality, sustainability, cost, and operational performance while advancing digital supply chain visibility solutions.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Budget management

Carrier sourcing

3PL management

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TMS

Analytics platforms

Job description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

All about the role:

The Senior Manager, International Transportation will lead North America inbound and international transportation strategy, optimizing global logistics networks, freight procurement, carrier performance, cost efficiency, supply chain resiliency, and end-to-end delivery execution while driving operational excellence and strategic business alignment.

Where you'll be:

This position is located in the HQ office, Charlotte NC.

What you'll do:

• Lead all North American inbound and international transportation operations, ensuring service excellence, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery across domestic and global networks.
• Develop and execute ocean and air freight strategies, including carrier negotiations, capacity planning, trade lane optimization, and freight procurement.
• Manage a $225M transportation budget, oversee 60+ logistics providers, and lead internal logistics teams and 3PL operations.
• Direct the movement of approximately 100,000 TEUs annually across FCL, LCL, air freight, expedited, cross-border, and domestic transportation modes.
• Design and optimize resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective global freight networks while mitigating geopolitical, market, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management, Trade Compliance, and Planning teams to align transportation strategy with business demand and growth objectives.
• Serve as the global logistics subject matter expert, supporting make-versus-buy decisions, total delivered cost modeling, and new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, visibility, sustainability, operational efficiency, and transportation cost savings.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across service, quality, sustainability, cost, and operational performance while advancing digital supply chain visibility solutions.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of safety, integrity, diversity, collaboration, and customer-centric innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management, including oversight of inbound and outbound operations and direct people leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation procurement, carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and management of 3PL/4PL partnerships.
• Proven success managing large-scale transportation budgets, complex logistics networks, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of transportation markets, carrier operations, and transportation economics, with the ability to drive cost, service, and efficiency improvements.
• Master's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; APICS, CSCMP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Experience within consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments, with proficiency in TMS, analytics platforms, and transportation optimization tools, preferred.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [e-mail]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.