Sr. Transportation Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Short term & long term disability (STD

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Sr. Transportation Manager in Dallas, TX to oversee inbound transportation finance, forecasting and reporting. You will secure cost-effective carrier capacity and manage reporting for the inbound network.

The role requires 7+ years in transportation/logistics with a supervisory track record, expertise in truckload/intermodal/LTL, and strong analytical and PM skills. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/logistics preferred.
• 7+ years of transportation/logistics experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in truckload, intermodal and LTL across multiple temperature classes.
• Strong analytical capabilities to summarize large data for management.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Access and TMS.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Results-oriented, self-directed with excellent time management.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze and report transportation financial metrics for inbound transportation.
• Prepare analytics to design transportation optimization solutions.
• Develop scorecards and report operational and financial metrics with the team.
• Develop strategic bid plans aligned to domestic transportation targets.
• Administer RFPs, negotiate contracts and manage carrier relationships.
• Ensure routing guide compliance and award compliance.
• Collaborate with carriers and internal teams to maintain top-tier service.
• Oversee invoicing, audits and freight claims processes.
• Address carrier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Support day-to-day transportation processes with Inbound Operations Managers.
• Maintain Transportation Management System and report on KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business/finance/logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

• Pay Range: $115,000.00/Yr. - $145,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: Mon-Fri, Shift Time: 7:30AM to 5:00 PM
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays
  

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $115,000.00/Yr. - $145,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: Mon-Fri, Shift Time: 7:30AM to 5:00 PM
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays
  

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Sr. Transportation Manager will oversee the financial process within Inbound Transportation including freight payment, forecasting and reporting. Responsible for securing and managing cost effective carrier capacity to support KeHE’s Supply Chain. The Sr. Transportation Manager is also primarily responsible and accountable for analysis and reporting for the KeHE inbound network.

Essential Functions

• Track, analyze and report transportation financial metrics in support of inbound transportation.
• Prepare analytics to design transportation optimization solutions.
• Assist in the development of scorecards, collaborating with team members to report operational and financial metrics.
• Develop strategic bid plans considering current and future industry state, aligning to the strategic domestic transportation plans and KeHE financial targets.
• Administer RFP's, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with service providers for truckload, intermodal and LTL shipments.
• Responsible for ensuring Routing Guide Compliance and Compliance to Award.
• Work with carrier partners and internal team members to understand freight impact, resolve issues and ensure top tier service and performance.
• Manage invoicing and audit process and resolve issues regarding payment and rates.
• Oversee the freight claims process for the company.
• Address carrier performance and develop & implement action plans to improve service.
• Support day to day transportation business processes in close collaboration with Inbound Operations Managers.
• Administer and maintain the Transportation Management System.
• Analyze, manage and report out on key performance indicators.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/finance/logistics preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years previous transportation/logistics experience with at least 3 years as supervisor required.
• Experience in truckload, intermodal and LTL across multiple temperature classes. Private fleet experience a plus.
• Solid analytical capabilities for reviewing large amounts of data, summarizing the material for management, and identifying the critical issues at both the summary and the detail level.
• Advanced level computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, TMS
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Must be results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, Customer focused.
• Able to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong process improvement skills
• Up to 25% travel required.

Requisition ID

2026-30147

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.