Senior Transportation Leader for Multi-Client 3PL

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Pleasant Prairie (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement / scholarships

Job summary

Arvato, a leading North American 3PL provider, seeks a senior logistics leader to oversee transportation management across multi-site operations. You will optimize networks, drive continuous improvement, and mentor teams to deliver cost-efficient, compliant logistics services.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, KPI tracking, carrier partnerships, and strategic initiatives across ocean, parcel, LTL, and FTL modes, reporting to the logistics leadership.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in multi-location operations and planning.
• 7+ years in transportation management, preferably in a 3PL setting.
• Proven leadership of logistics or transportation teams.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with TMS, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in building an asset-based carrier strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee North American transportation management across multiple locations.
• Optimize networks and multi-mode transportation solutions (ocean, parcel, LTL, FTL).
• Establish and analyze KPIs; lead cost management and service improvements.
• Provide leadership and design support to carrier customers.
• Develop SOPs for nationwide logistics processes and onboarding.
• Escalate and resolve day-to-day operational issues with minimal disruption.

Skills

Transportation management

Multi-location operations

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Data visualization concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Tools

TMS

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Arvato, a leading North American 3PL provider, seeks a senior logistics leader to oversee transportation management across multi-site operations. You will optimize networks, drive continuous improvement, and mentor teams to deliver cost-efficient, compliant logistics services.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, KPI tracking, carrier partnerships, and strategic initiatives across ocean, parcel, LTL, and FTL modes, reporting to the logistics leadership.