Senior Manager, North America Transportation New Chino, CA, United States; Needham, MA, United [...]

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer product design is seeking a Senior Manager for North America Transportation to oversee a multimodal network. This strategic role focuses on cost-efficient freight management and requires extensive experience in logistics and strong leadership capabilities, ideal for a candidate looking to enhance operational excellence within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in domestic multimodal transportation management.
• Strong track record with Direct-to-Consumer logistics programs.
• Proven success with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize a North American transportation network including LTL, FTL, and parcel operations.
• Own transportation budgets and forecasts, ensuring cost performance.
• Collaborate with Distribution, Sales, and Planning to align transportation with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

MBA

Job description

Chino, CA, United States; Needham, MA, United States; Southaven, Mississippi, United States; United States

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .

Senior Manager, North America Transportation
Reports to: Director or VP of Transportation
Location: Remote, CA/Chino, MA/Needham, MS/Southaven

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, North America Transportation to lead our domestic transportation operations across all modes. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of a complex multimodal network with a strong focus on Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) delivery performance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in freight movement, proven leadership skills, and a history of driving savings, service, and process transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Multimodal Transportation Strategy

• Lead and optimize a North American transportation network including LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, and final-mile operations.
• Ensure service quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness across all modes.
• Oversee DTC transportation initiatives with a focus on e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment.
• Ensure customer experience, delivery accuracy, and on-time performance are consistently met.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing transportation team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation and optimization.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure system capabilities align with business needs.

P&L Management

• Own transportation budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial oversight and ensure cost performance across transportation modes.

Cost Savings & Network Optimization

• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Lead carrier negotiations while maintaining or improving service levels.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Distribution, Sales, Planning, and Customer Service to align transportation with broader business goals.
• Manage relationships with carriers and logistics partners.
• Monitor KPIs and enforce compliance with service-level agreements.

What You’ll Bring

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in domestic multimodal transportation management
• Strong track record with Direct-to-Consumer logistics programs
• Proven success implementing and optimizing TMS platforms
• P&L ownership and experience managing transportation budgets
• Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Effective in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Experience in high-growth, consumer-facing industries (e.g., e-commerce, retail, CPG)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analytics tools
• Excellent communication and project management capabilities

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Travel required – up to 20% within North America
• Flexibility to support time zone coordination across regions

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture [e-mail]

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