Transportation Manager - Data-Driven Ops Leader

Simon & Schuster; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Broad Based Ownership

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will work with the Shipping Manager and Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and data-driven decisions. Candidates should have 5+ years in transportation or related fields and be comfortable in a high-demand setting. Schedule: 7:30am–4:00pm.

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 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.

Skills

Carrier management

Freight operations

Transportation planning

Data analysis

MS Office

TMS/WMS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

TMS

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will work with the Shipping Manager and Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and data-driven decisions. Candidates should have 5+ years in transportation or related fields and be comfortable in a high-demand setting. Schedule: 7:30am–4:00pm.