Senior Transportation Manager, Multimodal & Strategy

Kubota Tractor Corporation

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation seeks a Domestic Transportation Manager to lead North American transportation operations, overseeing end-to-end execution and performance. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage a team of 6-7 analysts, and partner on optimization strategies across TL, LTL, parcel, and intermodal.

The role requires 8-12+ years in transportation with 3+ years in leadership, strong TMS experience (Oracle, SAP, Blue Yonder, OTM), and proven process-improvement capability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; master's preferred.
  • 8-12+ years of transportation experience with 3+ years in leadership.
  • Experience across multiple modes (TL, LTL, parcel, intermodal).
  • Strong TMS knowledge (Oracle, SAP, Blue Yonder, OTM).
  • Proven process improvement leadership and optimization experience.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Excellent communication and executive presence.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation analysts - Manage, coach, and develop a team of 6-7 analysts, including senior-level talent.
  • Set performance expectations - Provide feedback, coaching, and career development support.
  • Foster continuous improvement - Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and process excellence.
  • Oversee workload allocation - Manage prioritization and resource planning across the team.
  • Own domestic transportation operations across TL, LTL, parcel, and intermodal.
  • Oversee load planning in TMS (e.g., OTM).
  • Ensure routing and capacity efficiency across the network.
  • Partner on optimization strategies with senior analysts and system owners.
  • Develop strategic carrier relationships to support service and cost goals.
  • Oversee carrier KPIs and scorecards including QBRs and performance reviews.
  • Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement with carrier partners.
  • Lead contract negotiations and rate strategy with procurement.
  • Guide analytics-driven decision making to identify cost savings and service improvements.
  • Validate KPI reporting and performance insights.
  • Sponsor CI initiatives including automation, process redesign, and SOP development.
  • Align transportation initiatives with broader supply chain goals.
  • Partner with distribution and planning to resolve complex transportation challenges.
  • Support network design and strategic projects.
  • Communicate performance to leadership including risks and opportunities.
  • Own executive-level reporting for domestic transportation.
  • Ensure data accuracy and actionable insights.
  • Manage budgeting and forecasting for transportation operations.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical skills
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Process improvement
Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related field
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle
SAP
Blue Yonder
OTM

Job description

Kubota Tractor Corporation seeks a Domestic Transportation Manager to lead North American transportation operations, overseeing end-to-end execution and performance. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage a team of 6-7 analysts, and partner on optimization strategies across TL, LTL, parcel, and intermodal.

The role requires 8-12+ years in transportation with 3+ years in leadership, strong TMS experience (Oracle, SAP, Blue Yonder, OTM), and proven process-improvement capability.

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