Transportation Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Manager, Transportation in Chicago to lead the transportation strategy and execution within the supply chain, coordinating with carriers and 3PLs across US operations and imports from Canada and Mexico.

The role emphasizes building KPIs, leading annual RFPs, and developing a high-performing team. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and travel ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation or supply chain management.
• Ability to travel to facilities/sales centers/distribution centers.
• Strong communication across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation RFPs/RFQs, including scope development, bid events, carrier evaluation, award recommendations, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strategic carrier relationships supporting domestic US and imports from Canada & Mexico.
• Complete month end close activities & reporting including shipment activity summaries, GRIR, accruals & open carrier invoices.
• Define OTM Team responsibilities including optimizing OTM system functionality, enhancements & reporting KPIs as well as carrier EDI setups & maintenance.
• Develop team structure to support current and future business demands.
• Lead Transportation Team in planning & executing shipments.
• Provide direct coaching of team members and feedback to OTM team members.
• Solicit and qualify new carriers; lead onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Manage carrier cost, capacity, and service performance.
• Provide 3PL/carrier management, including contract oversight, KPI development, performance reviews, and vendor transitions.
• Partner with carriers/3PLs and Finance to resolve freight billing discrepancies and support timely payment.
• Complete timely carrier invoice processing with CTSI.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Salary Range: $88,800 - $115,500
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Position Summary: Manager, Transportation is a corporate role within the Bimbo Bakehouse supply chain team responsible for leading, optimizing, and managing the transportation strategy and execution.The scope of the role includes developing strategic partnerships with transportation providers, building operational and financial KPIs, leading annual RFPs, analyzing financial and volume variances, and developing competencies and capabilities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead transportation RFPs/RFQs, including scope development, bid events, carrier evaluation, award recommendations, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strategic carrier relationships supporting domestic US and imports from Canada & Mexico.
• Complete month end close activities & reporting including shipment activity summaries, GRIR, accruals & open carrier invoices.
• Define OTM Team responsibilities including optimizing OTM system functionality, enhancements & reporting KPIs as well as carrier EDI setups & maintenance.
• Develop team structure to support current and future business demands.
• Lead Transportation Team in planning & executing shipments.
• Provide direct coaching of team members and feedback to OTM team members.
• Solicit and qualify new carriers; lead onboarding and compliance requirements.
• Manage carrier cost, capacity, and service performance.
• Provide 3PL/carrier management, including contract oversight, KPI development, performance reviews, and vendor transitions.
• Partner with carriers/3PLs and Finance to resolve freight billing discrepancies and support timely payment.
• Complete timely carrier invoice processing with CTSI.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Lead and coach special projects while meeting specific timelines and objectives.
• Establish objectives, ownership of work, and accountability for results.
• Comprehend and communicate complex information effectively to gain alignment.
• Build strategic roadmap impacting short and long term.
• Manage and influence P&L results.
• Cultivate talent through coaching.

Education and Work History:

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least 5 years of related and varied experience in both managing transportation and or supply chain.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted (under education and experience).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong experience using tools and software such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Ability to travel, visit facilities/sales centers/distribution centers within the organization.
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to plan & accomplish goals with limited supervision.

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Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.