Transportation Manager

Essity North America Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee a large carrier network and multimodal spend, developing sourcing strategies, managing bids and contracts, and ensuring on-time delivery across North America.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation, strong analytics, and proven ability to navigate a matrix organization while collaborating with internal teams and external carriers. This role offers a competitive package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation experience with understanding of procurement and planning processes.
• Minimum Bachelor of business administration or similar preferred.
• Capable of working in a matrix organization with cross-functional collaboration; international contacts preferred.
• Innovative capabilities with strategic thinking and foresight.
• Strong business analysis skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation service KPIs, explain deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and manage projects for transportation cost optimization and lane optimization.
• Negotiate transportation contracts and provide input on costs for AP and Budgeting.
• Develop new carrier relationships and set up contracts.
• Visit market facilities to ensure site operations and transport sourcing planning harmonization.
• Liaise with Customer Service, Customer Logistics, Warehousing, Planning and other internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SmartHub planning to deploy approved carriers for service level and efficiency.
• Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed by Regional Distribution Manager or Global Logistics.

Skills

Transport management

Procurement

Planning

Matrix organization

Business analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar

Tools

SAP

TMS (Blue Yonder)

Job description

Transportation Manager

Essity is a leading global producer of health and hygiene products under the global TORK and Tena. We are a multi-national organization that is investing in the right people and technology to ensure best in class supply chain performance.

We are also an award-winning company with a focus on and commitment to sustainability. In fact, Essity partners with the United Nations Foundation in support of Sustainable Development Goals to improve hygiene, health and well-being worldwide.

About the Role

Essity is seeking a Transportation Manager to join our Distribution North America team which his located in Appleton, WI. The Distribution North America Team is responsible for securing reliable and cost-effective transportation and warehouse solutions that meet business service goals and enable growth for our famous brands.

The Transportation Manager is responsible for securing reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective transportation solutions that support Essity's diverse portfolio of Health & Medical, Personal Care(Retail), and Professional Hygiene businesses. This role manages transportation performance and spend across North America, overseeing a carrier network of nearly 100 external service providers and more than $100 million in annual transportation expenditures across road and rail modes.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing transportation sourcing strategies, managing carrier bids and contracts, and ensuring the efficient movement of finished goods, semi-finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials. The Transportation Manager plays a critical role in Essity's fulfillment strategy by optimizing carrier partnerships, driving service excellence, controlling costs, and ensuring consistent delivery performance for Essity customers.

The ideal candidate should be located in the Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, WI area.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Monitor transportation service KPI's; explain deviations, and develop and execute corrective actions plans


• Develop and manage projects for transportation cost optimization / reduction; cost analysis and lane optimization.


• Negotiate transportation contracts as required and provide input on actual and projected costs for AP and Budgetary purposes.


• Develop new carrier relationships, conduct business review meetings with carriers internally and externally and set-up contracts.


• Visit market facilities on regular basis in order to ensure site operations and transport sourcing/planning process harmonization.


• Liaison to Customer Service, Customer Logistics, Warehousing, Planning, and other internal stakeholders for transportation-related issues and operational escalations.


• Works closely with SmartHub planning team to ensure essity approved carriers are optimally deployed to achieve required service level, cost, and operational efficiencies


• Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessary by Regional Distribution Manager or Global Logistics Organization

Who You Are

• 5+ years Transportation experience with understanding of transportation procurement and planning processes;


• Minimum Bachelor of business administration or similar preferred;


• Capable of working in a matrix organization, driving collaboration across businesses and functions. Experience working with international contacts is preferred;


• Innovative capabilities, requiring strategic thinking and foresight;


• Strong business analysis skills and 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.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance


• Wellness program provided through Rally


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution


• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• PTO offering with Paid Holidays


• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance


• Employee discounts program


• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.