Strategic Carrier Management Leader

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site Health Care Facility

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Carrier Management to own strategic carrier relationships, transportation sourcing, performance governance, and network capacity across inbound and outbound freight lanes.

You will drive the annual RFP, maintain the carrier portfolio, oversee CNCR performance, and ensure cost-effective, reliable coverage to meet distribution requirements while building a mature carrier management function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field
• 6-8 years of transportation or carrier sourcing experience
• Experience leading RFP processes and managing carrier performance programs
• Knowledge of SAP, TMS, CarrierSource and FourKites preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the carrier network strategy and lane coverage priorities.
• Lead end-to-end carrier qualification including compliance screening and onboarding.
• Own the annual RFP process, rate evaluation, and approvals.
• Coordinate freight settlement and invoice audit with Finance.
• Run CNCR scorecards and manage corrective action for carrier performance.
• Serve as primary contact for strategic carrier relationships and onboarding.

Skills

Negotiation skills

RFP management

Strategic carrier management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

TMS

CarrierSource

FourKites

Job description

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Carrier Management to own strategic carrier relationships, transportation sourcing, performance governance, and network capacity across inbound and outbound freight lanes.

You will drive the annual RFP, maintain the carrier portfolio, oversee CNCR performance, and ensure cost-effective, reliable coverage to meet distribution requirements while building a mature carrier management function.