Supply Chain Transportation Manager

Ring Container Technologies; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership exposure

Mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies seeks a Supply Chain Transportation Manager to lead data analytics supporting the Supply Chain function. You will shape the transportation category direction, develop KPI reporting, and drive freight strategies with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, TMS management, and collaboration with Sales to optimize freight revenue and budgeting. Strong data skills and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data mining skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; Power BI, SQL and Access are a plus.
• Ability to evaluate data validity and relevance.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Capable of working under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and data reporting to support Supply Chain needs.
• Conduct monthly freight financial analysis and report results to management.
• Develop monthly KPI reporting for transportation category.
• Develop understanding of the freight market and cost-reduction strategies.
• Oversee TMS and carrier relationships; manage invoicing and budgeting.
• Collaborate with Sales to execute freight revenue strategies.
• Coordinate international and domestic shipments as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data mining

Data validity evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Deadline management

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Analytics

MBA (plus)

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

Power BI

SQL

Access

Job description

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Transportation Manager role is responsible for creating and reporting data analytics that supports the Supply Chain department. The Transportation Manager will have the autonomy to determine the direction of the Transportation category and gain experience in all major Supply Chain facets at Ring. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to enhance their Supply Chain career by making a massive impact and immediately influencing Ring’s sourcing strategies.

The Supply Chain Transportation Manager role is responsible for creating and reporting data analytics that supports the Supply Chain department. The Transportation Manager will have the autonomy to determine the direction of the Transportation category and gain experience in all major Supply Chain facets at Ring. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to enhance their Supply Chain career by making a massive impact and immediately influencing Ring’s sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform analysis and data reporting to support Supply Chain business needs.
• Conduct monthly freight financial analysis and report these results to Ring management.
• Develop monthly reporting of financial and operational KPI's for the transportation category.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the freight market.
• Create and implement short-term and long-term strategies for transportation sourcing.
• Work directly with Sales to execute customer freight revenue strategies.
• Manage all aspects of customer and vendor freight (carrier rate procurement, customer freight pricing, financial reporting, and budgeting).
• Support Ring operations by working with plant personnel to solve problems and ensure on-time in full (OTIF) performance of Ring carriers.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies for the category.
• Manage Ring’s TMS (Transportation Management System).
• Process all invoices, credits and payment inquiries.
• Manage freight forwarders for both import and export shipments
• Arrange miscellaneous shipments as needed (Parcel, bulk trucks, LTL, and international). These include Ring plant breakdowns and maintenance and repairs requirements.

Experience And Educational Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics, or relevant; MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data mining skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Pivot Tables, etc. (Advanced DataBase Skills is a plus- Power BI, SQL, Access).
• Ability to evaluate data validity and relevance.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results

Additional Incentives

• Valuable experience in several Supply Chain categories.
• Exposure to senior leadership and mentorship opportunities.
• Upward mobility within the department.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.