Senior Transportation & Logistics Lead

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, a global food and beverage leader based in Chicago, is seeking a Transportation Operations professional to manage all LTL, FTL, intermodal, and rail shipments from multiple factories and warehouses.

You will build relationships with carriers, coordinate with warehousing, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and deliver cost and service targets using data and 3PL partnerships. Base salary is listed with bonus eligibility and regional adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar.
• 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, preferably transportation with carrier management/procurement and railroad management.
• Adept with computer software applications, including MS Office and logistics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all LTL, FTL, intermodal, and rail shipments from multiple factories and warehouses.
• Foster relationships with asset-based carriers, brokerages, and dedicated carriers.
• Coordinate with warehousing and cross-functional teams to optimize network constraints.
• Track carrier performance and drive on-time delivery and KPI improvements.
• Collaborate with 3PLs and procurement during bids to optimize cost and service.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Word

MS Project

SAP

Oracle OTM

Job description

Kraft Heinz, a global food and beverage leader based in Chicago, is seeking a Transportation Operations professional to manage all LTL, FTL, intermodal, and rail shipments from multiple factories and warehouses.

You will build relationships with carriers, coordinate with warehousing, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and deliver cost and service targets using data and 3PL partnerships. Base salary is listed with bonus eligibility and regional adjustments.