Transportation Manager: Inbound Freight Optimization

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD coverage

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Dallas, TX, seeks a Transportation Manager to lead and optimize our North American inbound freight network, ensuring efficient load planning and cost control. You will develop KPIs, negotiate rates, supervise Transportation Coordinators, process freight payments, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining attendance and safeguarding confidential information.

This role offers day-one benefits and opportunities to drive impact within a growing, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in transportation/logistics, with at least five in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in transportation/logistics preferred.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Manugistics required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor KPI’s of load planning function.
• Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates and agreements.
• Conduct performance reviews for Transportation Coordinators.
• Manage freight payment procedures and payment accuracy.
• Ensure correct freight factors are provided to prevent margin deterioration.
• Collaborate with supply chain on initiatives to improve freight expense.
• Manage freight claims disputes with carrier/3rd party consolidators.
• Ensure carrier base meets minimum insurance and DOT regulatory requirements.
• Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.

Skills

Transportation experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in transportation/logistics

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Manugistics

Job description

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Dallas, TX, seeks a Transportation Manager to lead and optimize our North American inbound freight network, ensuring efficient load planning and cost control. You will develop KPIs, negotiate rates, supervise Transportation Coordinators, process freight payments, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining attendance and safeguarding confidential information.

This role offers day-one benefits and opportunities to drive impact within a growing, customer-focused