Senior Transportation & Distribution Strategy Leader

Dairy Challenge; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation/Distribution to lead the planning and execution of transportation and distribution operations across multiple disciplines.

You will oversee staff and professionals, develop cost-efficient strategies, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant operations while coordinating with production facilities and other departments.

Travel is 25%-50%, with a focus on delivering excellence within budget and regulatory guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation and distribution operations.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to develop cost-efficient transportation policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the optimal planning and execution of transportation and distribution operations in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Analyze processes to improve operating quality and efficiency; determine truck/trailer requirements.
• Coordinate with production facilities and corporate staff; present findings to leadership.

Skills

Dairy industry knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Team building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Routing software

Telematics

Handheld devices

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Sr. Manager, Transportation/Distribution to lead the planning and execution of transportation and distribution operations across multiple disciplines.

You will oversee staff and professionals, develop cost-efficient strategies, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant operations while coordinating with production facilities and other departments.

Travel is 25%-50%, with a focus on delivering excellence within budget and regulatory guidance.