Transportation Manager

Coryer Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Coryer Staffing, Inc. seeks an experienced Transportation Manager to lead a national distribution network, shaping strategy, reducing freight costs, and strengthening carrier relationships to ensure reliable, cost-effective delivery of materials and finished goods.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in domestic transportation, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a customer-focused leadership style. International shipping experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership in transportation within manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience managing domestic transportation modes: truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, dedicated.
• Proven freight-rate negotiation and carrier-management experience.
• Ability to use data and metrics to reduce costs and improve service.
• Experience supporting customer-facing supply chain operations with reliable delivery.
• Knowledge of international shipping and import logistics preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
• High school diploma or GED; equivalent leadership experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transportation strategies to improve service levels and control costs.
• Oversee domestic freight operations including truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, expedited, and dedicated.
• Manage carrier, broker, and 3PL relationships, including rate negotiations and contracts.
• Monitor freight spending, budgets, and service metrics to identify savings and improvements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation with logistics planners and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, and Warehousing to meet commitments.
• Lead root-cause analysis for service disruptions and freight claims.
• Support domestic planning for imported materials with international partners.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and safety regulations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across transportation operations.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Supply chain operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to lead and optimize transportation operations across a national distribution network. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing transportation strategies, managing freight costs, strengthening carrier relationships, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective delivery of raw materials and finished goods.

The ideal candidate brings extensive domestic transportation experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a customer-focused leadership style. Experience with international shipping and import logistics is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service levels, control costs, and support business growth.
• Oversee domestic freight operations, including truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, expedited, and dedicated transportation.
• Manage carrier, broker, and third-party logistics relationships, including rate negotiations, contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor freight spending, budgets, carrier performance, and service metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvement.
• Partner with logistics planners and cross-functional teams to coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, and Warehousing to meet customer commitments and resolve transportation challenges.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to service disruptions, delivery issues, and freight claims.
• Support domestic transportation planning for imported materials and products, working closely with international logistics partners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, transportation, and safety regulations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development across transportation operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive transportation leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, converting, or supply chain operations.
• Extensive experience managing domestic transportation modes, including truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and dedicated transportation.
• Proven success negotiating freight rates and carrier agreements and managing third-party transportation providers.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and performance metrics to reduce costs, improve service, and drive operational efficiency.
• Experience supporting customer-facing supply chain operations where timely, reliable delivery is critical.
• Working knowledge of international shipping, ocean freight, and import logistics preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience and a demonstrated record of transportation leadership and results are highly valued in lieu of a degree.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a hands‑on, strategic transportation leader who understands how to balance freight costs, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across the business, respond quickly to challenges, and continuously improve transportation performance.

Compensation: Up to $120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.