Transportation Manager

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Pleasant Prairie (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement / scholarships

Job summary

Arvato, a leading North American 3PL provider, seeks a senior logistics leader to oversee transportation management across multi-site operations. You will optimize networks, drive continuous improvement, and mentor teams to deliver cost-efficient, compliant logistics services.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, KPI tracking, carrier partnerships, and strategic initiatives across ocean, parcel, LTL, and FTL modes, reporting to the logistics leadership.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in multi-location operations and planning.
• 7+ years in transportation management, preferably in a 3PL setting.
• Proven leadership of logistics or transportation teams.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with TMS, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in building an asset-based carrier strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee North American transportation management across multiple locations.
• Optimize networks and multi-mode transportation solutions (ocean, parcel, LTL, FTL).
• Establish and analyze KPIs; lead cost management and service improvements.
• Provide leadership and design support to carrier customers.
• Develop SOPs for nationwide logistics processes and onboarding.
• Escalate and resolve day-to-day operational issues with minimal disruption.

Skills

Transportation management

Multi-location operations

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Data visualization concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Tools

TMS

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the execution of Arvato’s North American logistics processes supporting multiple customers and Arvato warehouses. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all operational tasks for North American transportation management via management of transportation professionals to ensure best in class operations strategy.
• Understand multi-client, multi-sector and multi-location networks.
• Ability to optimize transportation solutions over all modes (e.g. ocean, parcel, LTL and FTL).
• Establish, track, and analyze and transportation-related KPIs.
• Provide transportation leadership and solution design support to customers as a value-added service.
• Drive development of a continuous improvement culture by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and increasing service quality.
• Execute carrier performance reviews to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities, implement corrective actions and cost management strategies accordingly.
• Support the successful implementation of new customers and onboarding of carriers, ensuring seamless integration into existing logistics processes
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze and present the financial impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping mode shifts, and network optimization with carriers.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for resolving day-to-day operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for nationwide logistics process.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience with multi location operational and planning skills
• Degree in management or logistics fields preferred
• 7+ years of experience in transportation management, preferably in a multi-client, third‑party logistics (3PL) environment.
• Proven leadership experience in managing high‑performing logistics or transportation teams.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with TMS (Transportation Management Systems), Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in building an asset‑based carrier strategy.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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