Transportation Manager

Curran Recruiting; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Curran Recruiting partners with a growing manufacturing and distribution organization to recruit an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee domestic and international transportation operations across multiple locations. You will lead freight optimization, carrier partnerships, and continuous improvement within a complex supply chain setting, ensuring on-time, cost-efficient deliveries.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership in transportation, with TMS experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership in transportation operations with multiple direct reports.
• Experience negotiating contracts and leading carrier RFP/RFQ processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and international transportation activities (Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, Ocean).
• Manage planning, routing, carrier selection, and freight optimization for on-time, cost-effective deliveries.
• Negotiate carrier contracts and manage RFP/RFQ processes; secure spot capacity as needed.
• Oversee carrier performance via KPI tracking and quarterly business reviews.
• Lead freight payables and accrual processes; ensure accurate reconciliation and reporting.
• Analyze freight spend to identify savings opportunities and improve operations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, HAZMAT, import/export, and transportation regulations.
• Mentor and develop a team responsible for transportation planning and freight operations.

Skills

Leadership

Carrier negotiation

TMS expertise

KPI & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Supply Chain/Logistics)

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management Systems)

Job description

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution organization to identify an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee domestic and international transportation operations across multiple locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation leader who enjoys optimizing freight operations, building strong carrier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement within a complex supply chain environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead all domestic and international transportation activities, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, and Ocean freight.
• Manage transportation planning, routing, carrier selection, and freight optimization to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.
• Negotiate carrier contracts, manage RFP/RFQ processes, and secure spot capacity as needed.
• Oversee relationships and performance of transportation providers through regular KPI tracking and quarterly business reviews.
• Lead the freight payables and accrual process, ensuring accurate reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Analyze transportation data and freight spend to identify savings opportunities and improve operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, HAZMAT, import/export, and transportation regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for transportation planning and freight operations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing transportation operations with multiple direct reports
• Experience negotiating transportation contracts and leading carrier RFP/RFQ processes
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation, including Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Air, and Ocean freight
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and freight payment processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate freight costs, transportation metrics, and operational performance
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or manufacturing environment