SR Specialist

CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across the organization. You will partner with executive leadership, terminal management, and corporate teams to plan and execute projects that drive operational excellence and strategic growth.

The role requires 5+ years in LTL transportation or logistics, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to translate data into actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in LTL transportation, logistics, ops management, or PM.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with TMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support terminal leadership by standardizing procedures and educating staff to improve KPI performance.
• Use data analytics to schedule staff aligned with arrival patterns to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize dock layout and reduce congestion.
• Ensure leaders understand audit compliance and maintain safe, clean facilities.
• Provide daily KPI feedback to terminal management at the 21 largest facilities.
• Support terminal startups, expansions, and major process changes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

MS Excel

Job description

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

The Special Projects Manager is responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that support operational excellence, cost efficiency, service quality, and strategic growth across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership, terminal management, and corporate teams to plan & execute projects that directly impact the overall performance of the company.

Hours

Working hours will vary depending on operational needs and what each project requires. Availability to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift hours is required.

Travel

Travel operates on a 3-week cycle: 2 weeks spent traveling to facilities, 1 week spent at your home terminal.

Key Responsibilities

• Support terminal leadership by standardizing procedures and educating staff to ensure continuous KPI improvements.
• Utilize data analytics to structure staff schedules that coincide with arrival patterns to improve efficiency and cycle integrity.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a dock layout that reduces travel between load/unload doors while also reducing overall dock congestion.
• Ensure that all leaders understand the importance of audit compliance, including maintaining a safe, clean, and organized facility.
• Provide daily feedback regarding KPIs to terminal management at the 21 largest facilities in the network.
• Support terminal startups, expansions, and major process changes as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in LTL transportation, logistics, operations management, or project management.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with transportation management systems a plus.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!