Transportation Manager

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellness program

401(k) matching

Stock plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Transportation Operations Lead to manage domestic planning and execution across suppliers, co-packers, DCs, and facilities. You will drive service levels while controlling costs and partnering with supply chain, customer service, S&OP, and carrier partners.

You will lead a team, leverage Oracle Transportation Management, and implement scalable SOPs to improve efficiency and performance. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience leading and coaching teams.
• Experience influencing cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.
• Experience with SAP and Oracle Transportation Management preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation modes, metrics, and rate structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation Operations Planning team to deliver service, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Collaborate with Transportation Procurement and Logistics Operations to develop strategies.
• Work with Customer Service and S&OP on service performance and cost reduction.
• Build carrier relationships and manage carrier scorecards.
• Recruit, train, and develop planning team members.
• Utilize Oracle Transportation Management for analytics and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for scalable processes.
• Identify projects to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Analyze metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Provide recommendations on carrier utilization and rate optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

SAP

Oracle Transportation Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Director Transportation Operations, you will lead domestic transportation planning and execution across suppliers, co-packers, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities to ensure shipments move at published rates while achieving high service levels. You will partner across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales and Operations Planning, and carrier partners to improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. This role is responsible for inbound and outbound domestic transportation activities across multiple transportation modes.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation Operations Planning team members to deliver service, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Partner with Transportation Procurement and Logistics Operations leaders to develop and execute transportation and logistics strategies.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales and Operations Planning teams regarding service performance, capacity requirements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Build strong carrier relationships and manage carrier scorecards to improve service levels and transportation costs.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop transportation planning team members while driving a high-performance culture.
• Leverage Oracle Transportation Management systems to strengthen transportation capabilities, service analytics, cost analytics, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures that create scalable and repeatable processes.
• Identify and execute projects that improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
• Analyze transportation metrics and operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations regarding carrier utilization, transportation programs, and rate optimization opportunities.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional partners and third-party providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP and Oracle Transportation Management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation modes, transportation metrics, and transportation rate structures preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of distribution operations and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• High sense of urgency with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Travel up to 10% as required to support business needs.

Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-MSL #LI-PM2

Compensation Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity.

Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food.

As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career.

We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet.

Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food.

As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career.

We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet.

Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.