Senior Outbound Carrier Manager - Truckload Ops (Hybrid)

Five Below; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Financial and personal wellness

Job summary

Five Below in Pedricktown, NJ is seeking a Senior Logistics Specialist – Outbound Carrier Management to oversee daily outbound transportation operations and optimize carrier performance. You will influence internal and external partners, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in carrier management, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the network. Hybrid work arrangement supports dynamic logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in transportation or logistics with a focus on outbound carrier management.
• Proven experience managing common carriers, brokers, parcel, LTL, and/or TL freight.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret freight and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of outbound freight movement, including carrier selection, routing, and tendering.
• Develop and maintain relationships with core carriers, brokers, and 3PL partners.
• Monitor carrier performance metrics (OTIF, transit time, claims, capacity commitments).
• Lead carrier performance reviews and corrective action plans.
• Peak season capacity planning and bid/compliance activities.
• Develop primary and backup carrier networks.

Skills

Outbound carrier management

Analytical skills

TMS proficiency

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Five Below in Pedricktown, NJ is seeking a Senior Logistics Specialist – Outbound Carrier Management to oversee daily outbound transportation operations and optimize carrier performance. You will influence internal and external partners, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in carrier management, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the network. Hybrid work arrangement supports dynamic logistics operations.