Senior Transportation Manager - Inbound Freight & Analytics

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD disability

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Sr. Transportation Manager to lead inbound transportation financials, carriers and cost optimization. This role oversees freight payment, forecasting and reporting, and builds strategic plans to secure cost-effective capacity.

You will manage RFPs, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to improve service levels, KPI reporting, and transportation operations across multiple modes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/logistics preferred.
• Minimum 7 years transportation/logistics experience with at least 3 years in supervision.
• Experience in truckload, intermodal and LTL across multiple temperature classes.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to summarize data for management.
• Advanced Excel, Access and TMS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze and report transportation financial metrics for inbound transportation.
• Prepare analytics to design transportation optimization solutions.
• Develop scorecards with team to report operational and financial metrics.
• Develop strategic bid plans aligned to domestic transportation strategy and financial targets.
• Administer RFPs, negotiate contracts and manage carrier relationships for truckload, intermodal and LTL.
• Ensure Routing Guide Compliance and compliance with awards.
• Collaborate with carrier partners and internal teams to resolve freight issues and maintain service levels.
• Manage invoicing and audit processes and resolve payment and rate issues.
• Oversee freight claims processing and develop corrective action plans.
• Report on key performance indicators and manage transportation-related processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Access

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business/finance/logistics

Tools

TMS

Job description

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Sr. Transportation Manager to lead inbound transportation financials, carriers and cost optimization. This role oversees freight payment, forecasting and reporting, and builds strategic plans to secure cost-effective capacity.

You will manage RFPs, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to improve service levels, KPI reporting, and transportation operations across multiple modes.