Transportation and Project Manager

Wella Operations US LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wella Operations US LLC in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a North America Transportation and Project Manager. This hybrid role involves leading a team, overseeing transportation operations, and managing compliance reporting internationally.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and project management skills, with at least 3-5 years experience in logistics or supply chain roles. Advanced knowledge of transportation management systems, SQL, and Power BI is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years or greater in a logistics, supply chain, distribution center role.
• Previous experience in Transportation focused roles is a plus.
• Strong ability to convert data insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting transportation operations across North America.
• Manage international import/export compliance and reporting.
• Own financial results and KPI performance across all transportation modes.

Skills

Leadership, ownership and Project Management skills

Very Strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

Advanced level of Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS from an accredited college or university

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Hybrid - 3 days on site

Reports to: Transportation Director

About The Wella Company

Together, WEenable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and GHD. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com .

THE ROLE

The North America Transportation and Project Manager is a key position across the Wella Supply Chain organization. This position will execute a high level of transportation management and coordination between systems, servers and operational metrics that impact freight payment management, operational optimization, and systems development. This position is a key player in driving cost savings and improvement projects as well as leveraging various data sources to support the operational business and drive focus to areas of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees supporting transportation operations and freight performance across North America
• Manage international import/export compliance and reporting for the region
• Manage daily interaction with FTL, LTL, and ocean carriers, and support vendor compliance for top retailers
• Own financial results and KPI performance across all transportation modes
• Develop and improve processes, systems, and metrics for the operations team
• Efficiency & Strategic Projects Leadership
  • Identify and lead operational excellence and efficiency projects from idea development through implementation and completion
  • Track, communicate, and forecast project savings, productivity, and service results
  • Support and drive larger strategic initiatives including supply network design, new software platforms, AI adoption, and cross-functional efforts to unlock savings and opportunities across the supply chain
  • Summarize and report project progress
  • Support ad hoc requirements for global company projects
• Other Duties
  • Reporting development and maintenance: Freight Audit, Operations reviews, Metrics reporting
  • Database maintenance (logic, tables, sourcing)
  • Generate/Maintain SAP Purchase Orders
  • Manage the relationship with the freight payment provider, 3PL and other logistics service providers
  • SQL/Power BI Dashboard development/maintenance
  • Monthly Carrier Reporting (Scorecard support)
  • Ad hoc data analysis requests

Qualifications

• Leadership, ownership and Project Management skills (planning, organizing and resource allocation)
• Very Strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Advanced level of Excel, Power BI, SQL, data analysis
• Previous experience in Transportation focused roles a plus (Transportation, Order Management)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Strong ability to convert data insights into action
• Knowledge of transportation freight payment processes
• Exposure to carrier networks (FTL, LTL, Parcel, Ocean, and Air)
• Exposure to Transportation Management Systems
• Knowledge of international import/export operations and compliance requirements
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university
• Experience of 3-5 years or greater in a logistics, supply chain, distribution center role

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus

Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin