Strategic Transportation Sourcing & Network Lead

Winland Foods; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods is seeking a Transportation Procurement and Network Strategy Manager to lead transportation strategy and procurement across inbound, intercompany, and outbound lanes, balancing cost, service, and reliability.

The role requires partnering with carriers and 3PLs, analyzing network performance, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

Remote schedule includes Mondays and Fridays; in-office Tue-Thu at Oak Brook, IL, with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 4 years of transportation or logistics experience.
• Experience managing carriers and running competitive bids.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Own transportation strategy and execution- Lead procurement of transportation services across inbound, intercompany, and outbound lanes-balancing service, capacity, and total cost.
• Drive smart, data-based decisions- Analyze network performance and identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.
• Build strong partnerships- Develop and manage relationships with carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to deliver reliable, high-quality service.
• Lead sourcing and bidding activities- Manage RFPs and mini-bids to secure competitive rates and ensure capacity, including during peak demand periods.
• Hold partners accountable- Monitor carrier and 3PL performance, ensuring compliance with service expectations and driving continuous improvement.
• Support financial performance- Contribute to the transportation budget, track performance, and help explain and close gaps.
• Collaborate across the business- Work closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to align transportation strategies with business needs.

Skills

Transportation management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Bid/RFP process

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

E2open

Job description

Winland Foods is seeking a Transportation Procurement and Network Strategy Manager to lead transportation strategy and procurement across inbound, intercompany, and outbound lanes, balancing cost, service, and reliability.

The role requires partnering with carriers and 3PLs, analyzing network performance, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

Remote schedule includes Mondays and Fridays; in-office Tue-Thu at Oak Brook, IL, with up to 15% travel.