Specialist Carrier Management

dollartree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Carrier Management Specialist to optimize inbound transportation, strengthen carrier partnerships, and deliver the lowest landed cost of North American goods.

You will collaborate with Distribution Center leadership, outbound operations, replenishment, and buying teams to negotiate rates, monitor performance, and implement transportation programs that improve service and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation operations or a related field.
• Working knowledge of LTL, truckload, intermodal operations, third-party dedicated fleet management, transportation contracts, and industry terminology.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethical standards.
• Ability to develop and implement new ideas, procedures, and business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain strategic carrier relationships to ensure optimal transportation service and cost performance.
• Communicate and implement inbound transportation programs negotiated with carrier partners.
• Negotiate competitive transportation rates and strategies with carriers.
• Evaluate transportation market trends and recommend strategies to minimize risk and improve performance.
• Research emerging supply chain strategies and carrier partners to enhance operations.
• Develop and execute reporting to evaluate carrier performance, service levels, and costs.
• Analyze transportation data to identify savings and improvements.
• Participate in budget development and monthly P&L reporting.
• Collaborate with DC leadership, outbound ops, replenishment, and buying teams to optimize inbound transportation.
• Represent inbound transportation in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.

Skills

LTL

Truckload

Intermodal

Transportation contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Specialist, Carrier Management

Your analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and ability to build strong business relationships make you a great fit for our Carrier Management Specialist position. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting Dollar Tree's inbound transportation strategy by optimizing carrier partnerships, improving supply chain performance, and reducing transportation costs while maintaining exceptional service levels.

About Your Role:

As a Carrier Management Specialist at Dollar Tree, you'll support and maintain carrier relationships to ensure successful negotiation and utilization of carrier services while delivering the lowest landed cost of North American goods. In this role, you'll partner closely with Distribution Center leadership, Outbound Transportation Operations, Replenishment, buying teams, carriers, and inbound transportation partners to optimize transportation performance, improve service levels, and support evolving business needs.

Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Carrier Management & Transportation Strategy:

• Support and maintain strategic carrier relationships to ensure optimal transportation service and cost performance.
• Effectively communicate and implement domestic inbound transportation programs, procedures, and policies negotiated with carrier partners.
• Negotiate competitive transportation rates and strategies with new and existing carriers.
• Evaluate transportation market trends and recommend strategies to minimize risk and improve overall transportation performance.
• Research emerging supply chain strategies, technologies, and carrier partners to enhance transportation operations.

Performance Analysis & Reporting:

• Develop and execute reporting to evaluate carrier performance, service levels, and transportation costs.
• Analyze transportation data to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational improvements, and enhanced service.
• Utilize available data to recommend transportation strategies that improve efficiency and reduce overall landed costs.
• Participate in budget development, monthly P&L reporting, and financial performance analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Distribution Center leadership, Outbound Transportation Operations, Replenishment, Buying teams, vendors, and carriers to optimize inbound transportation.
• Collaborate with buying teams to support negotiations of favorable freight terms with suppliers.
• Represent the inbound transportation team in cross-functional meetings and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate implementation of transportation programs that support changing vendor programs, sales objectives, and budget requirements.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement:

• Support operational disaster recovery initiatives to ensure business continuity.
• Organize and prioritize workload to ensure timely communication and effective information flow.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation processes, carrier utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as required.

Your Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation operations or a related field.
• Working knowledge of LTL, truckload, intermodal operations, third-party dedicated fleet management, transportation contracts, and industry terminology.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethical standards.
• Ability to develop and implement new ideas, procedures, and business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Flexibility to travel as business needs require.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience within the retail industry and/or a large transportation organization.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access and SQL.
• Previous transportation experience supporting a multi-billion-dollar organization.

Start Rate = $60,000 - $66,500 based on experience plus 5% bonus and equity.

The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value—it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform—and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320TransportationDollar Tree