Strategic Transportation & Cost Optimization Lead

Jobtailor; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wisconsin seeks a Transportation Manager level professional to monitor KPIs, optimize costs, and negotiate contracts across our logistics network.

You will develop carrier relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and drive projects in a fast-paced, matrix organization, including international contacts where applicable. This role emphasizes strategic thinking and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation experience.
• Understanding of transportation procurement and planning processes.
• Minimum Bachelor of Business Administration or similar preferred.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and drive collaboration across businesses and functions.
• Experience working with international contacts preferred.
• Innovative capabilities, strategic thinking, and foresight.
• Strong business analysis skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• SAP and TMS (Blue Yonder) system experience is a plus.
• Skilled communicator at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation service KPIs, explain deviations, and develop and execute corrective action plans.
• Develop and manage transportation cost optimization and reduction projects.
• Perform cost analysis and lane optimization.
• Negotiate transportation contracts and provide input on actual and projected costs for accounts payable and budgeting.
• Develop carrier relationships, conduct business review meetings, and establish contracts.
• Visit market facilities regularly to ensure harmonization of site operations and transportation sourcing/planning processes.
• Liaise with Customer Service, Customer Logistics, Warehousing, Planning, and other internal stakeholders on transportation issues and operational escalations.
• Work with the SmartHub planning team to optimize deployment of approved carriers for service, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other essential responsibilities as directed by the Regional Distribution Manager or Global Logistics Organization.

Skills

Transportation Experience

Cost Analysis

Transportation Procurement

Business Analysis Skills

SAP Experience

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

SAP

TMS (Blue Yonder)

Job description

Jobtailor in Wisconsin seeks a Transportation Manager level professional to monitor KPIs, optimize costs, and negotiate contracts across our logistics network.

You will develop carrier relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and drive projects in a fast-paced, matrix organization, including international contacts where applicable. This role emphasizes strategic thinking and strong communication skills.