Transportation Manager

Simon and Schuster Books; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Broad Based Ownership program

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead high-volume distribution operations. You will work with the Shipping Manager and Leadership Team to meet daily goals, coach teams, and optimize transportation execution.

The role requires an experienced leader with strong communication and analytical abilities to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance. Work schedule is 7:30am-4:00pm, with a focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management, freight operations, scheduling, and transportation planning.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop transportation personnel.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight scheduling, routing, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Partner with Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to achieve daily goals.
• Monitor operational reports, transportation dashboards, and performance data.
• Ensure accurate and timely confirmation of all orders, shipments, and transactions.
• Maintain transportation schedules and ensure pickups, deliveries, and appointments are executed as planned.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TMS

WMS

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations within a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment. The Transportation Manager will work closely with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to achieve daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals. This role requires an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, coach, and leader who thrives under pressure and develops high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop transportation personnel.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight scheduling, routing, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Partner closely with the Shipping Manager and operational leaders to achieve daily goals.
• Monitor operational reports, transportation dashboards, and performance data.
• Ensure accurate and timely systematic confirmation of all orders, shipments, and transportation transactions.
• Maintain transportation schedules and ensure all pickups, deliveries, and appointments are executed as planned.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management, freight operations, scheduling, and transportation planning.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Leadership Competencies

Exceptional Communicator

• Team Builder
• Trainer
• Mentor
• Coach
• Data-Driven Leader
• Collaborative Partner
• Change Agent
• Hands-On Manager

Why This Opportunity?

The Transportation Manager will play a pivotal role in a high-volume operation during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact by strengthening transportation execution, developing high-performing teams, improving operational discipline, and driving service excellence across the distribution network.

Working closely with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team, the successful candidate will help shape the future of the operation by leveraging data, enhancing processes, building organizational capability, and ensuring consistent execution against daily business objectives.

Work Schedule - 7:30am - 4:00pm

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.