Strategic Freight Optimization Leader

Titleist; Fairhaven (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Onsite fitness center

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Acushnet Company in Fairhaven, Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Manager of Freight Optimization to lead strategies that reduce transportation costs, improve service levels, and drive efficiency across our North American freight network.

You will own freight budgets and forecasts, negotiate carrier contracts, and guide TMS (Manhattan) and SAP integrations while partnering with supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance to build a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience managing large freight spend and carrier networks.
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of TMS (Manhattan preferred) and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute freight optimization strategies using data and analytics.
• Design and optimize transportation networks across multiple modes and regions.
• Negotiate and manage carrier contracts, ensuring service and cost efficiency.
• Own freight budgets and forecasts (OPEX/CAPEX), managing costs and explaining variances.
• Lead transportation systems strategy, including TMS (Manhattan) and SAP integrations.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Manhattan TMS

SAP

Job description

Acushnet Company in Fairhaven, Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Manager of Freight Optimization to lead strategies that reduce transportation costs, improve service levels, and drive efficiency across our North American freight network.

You will own freight budgets and forecasts, negotiate carrier contracts, and guide TMS (Manhattan) and SAP integrations while partnering with supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance to build a high-performing team.