Senior Transportation Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401k & company match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Senior Manager, Transportation to lead and optimize transportation programs as part of the Transportation Center of Excellence. You will partner with regional teams and GB to deploy initiatives, drive alignment, and deliver value across the network.

You will build relationships with carriers, manage inbound transportation, and oversee 3PL activities, including onboarding, compliance, and cost control. Travel to facilities is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field.
• 7+ years of related and varied experience in transportation and/or supply chain.
• Experience using MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to facilities within the organization.
• Plan and accomplish goals with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and strong relationships with partner carriers, transportation leadership across regional teams, Purchasing, Material Analysts, Marketing, and Engineering to drive alignment and execution.
• Lead transportation RFPs/RFQs, including scope development, bid events, carrier evaluation, award recommendations, and implementation.
• Manage carrier cost, capacity, and service performance for inbound transportation.
• Manage BBU Trans (3rd-party transportation provider) responsible for day-to-day movement of raw ingredients, packaging, and displays.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships supporting imports from Mexico.
• Serve as point of contact for internal transfers of machinery and international shipments, coordinating with GB and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Solicit and qualify new carriers; lead onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Provide 3PL/carrier management, including contract oversight, KPI development, performance reviews, and vendor transitions.
• Partner with carriers/3PLs and Finance to resolve freight billing discrepancies and support timely payment.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic decision making

P&L management

Talent development/coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®,Brownberry® orOroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotesdevelopmentand allows our associates to be their authenticselves.

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons To Work At Bimbo Bakeries USA

• Salary Range: $109,200- $152,900
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Position Summary

Senior Manager, Transportation is a corporate role within the Transportation Center of Excellence and partners cross-functionally with regional teams and GB to deploy and optimize transportation programs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Build trust and strong relationships with partner carriers, transportation leadership across regional teams, Purchasing, Material Analysts, Marketing, and Engineering to drive alignment and execution.
• Lead transportation RFPs/RFQs, including scope development, bid events, carrier evaluation, award recommendations, and implementation.
• Manage carrier cost, capacity, and service performance for inbound transportation.
• Manage BBU Trans (3rd-party transportation provider) responsible for day-to- day movement of raw ingredients, packaging, and displays.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships supporting imports from Mexico.
• Serve as point of contact for internal transfers of machinery and international shipments, coordinating with GB and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Solicit and qualify new carriers; lead onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Provide 3PL/carrier management, including contract oversight, KPI development, performance reviews, and vendor transitions.
• Partner with carriers/3PLs and Finance to resolve freight billing discrepancies and support timely payment.

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to lead and coach special projects while meeting specific timelines and objectives.
• Ability to establish objectives, ownership of work, and accountability for results.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex information effectively to gain alignment.
• Ability to make strategic business decisions impacting short and long term.
• Ability to manage and influence P&L results.
• Ability to cultivate talent through coaching.

Education And Work History

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least 7 years of related and varied experience in both managing transportation and or supply chain.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted (under education and experience).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong experience using tools and software such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Ability to travel, visit facilities/sales centers/distribution centers within the organization.
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to plan & accomplish goals with limited supervision.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.