Transportation Manager

KeHE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead North American inbound freight optimization and oversee load planning. You will drive performance, negotiate rates, and manage carrier relationships to support efficient distribution.

The role requires extensive logistics experience, supervisory history, and strong analytical and communication skills. Relocation is not specified; this is an on-site management position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.
• 7+ years of transportation/logistics experience, with at least 5 years as a supervisor.
• Bachelor's degree in transportation/logistics is preferred; MS Office and Manugistics proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor KPI's of load planning function.
• Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates and agreements.
• Conduct performance reviews for Transportation Coordinators.
• Manage freight payment procedures and payment accuracy.
• Ensure correct freight factors are provided to prevent margin deterioration.
• Collaborate with supply chain on initiatives to improve freight expense.
• Manage freight claims disputes with carrier/3rd party consolidators.
• Ensure carrier base meets minimum insurance and DOT regulatory requirements.
• Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in transportation/logistics (preferred)

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Manugistics

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $100,000.00/Yr. - $120,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: Mon-Fri, Shift Time: 7:30AM
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Transportation Manager will provide leadership and technical support to optimize North American inbound freight network.

Essential Functions

• Develop and monitor KPI's of load planning function.
• Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates and agreements.
• Conduct performance reviews for Transportation Coordinators.
• Manage freight payment procedures and payment accuracy.
• Ensure correct freight factors are provided to prevent margin deterioration.
• Collaborate with supply chain on initiatives to improve freight expense.
• Manage freight claims disputes with carrier/3rd party consolidators.
• Ensure carrier base meets minimum insurance and DOT regulatory requirements.
• Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• A minimum of seven (7) years previous transportation/logistics experience, with at least five (5) as supervisor required.
• Bachelor's Degree in transportation/logistics preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Manugistics required.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude

The Transportation Manager must have an extensive knowledge of transportation and load planning, strong interpersonal skills, and be customer focused. Must be analytical, results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills. The Transportation Manager must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to identify and resolve conflicts as well as improve processes. Knowledge of accounts payable, excellent problem solving, and strong research skills required.

Requisition ID

2026-31801

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.