Transportation Operations Leader

Procter & Gamble; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble seeks a Transportation Operations Leader to own projects, work with cross-functional teams, and drive cost improvements. From day one, you will lead initiatives, manage lane sourcing, and participate in supplier selection during sourcing events.

You will drive continuous improvement through digital reporting, automation, and process optimization while coordinating with manufacturing and carrier partners to ensure on-time performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, Excel; knowledge of SAP and TMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Carrier Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and reduce freight auction costs.
• Maintain ownership of lane sourcing, including new requests and volume adjustments, and support supplier selection during sourcing events.
• Lead and facilitate commercial bids and participate in lane change management.
• Lead continuous improvement projects by leveraging digital reporting, automation, & work process improvements.
• Ensure effective communication with manufacturing, fulfillment centers, carrier partners, and internal North American Transportation Operations teams.
• Support transportation management tools and systems for control, reporting, and gap analysis to achieve cost and service improvements.
• Manage accessorial charges, exceptions, and carrier compliance, ensuring payment and adherence to P&G standards.
• Drive sustainability efforts, particularly related to intermodal modality.
• Deliver annual savings targets and manage projects in digital/automation, supply network design, and sustainability.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with leadership and manage master data for shipping conditions and service codes.
• Participate in weekly reviews with sites and partners to maintain on-time performance and compliance.

Skills

Tableau Dashboards

PowerBI

Python

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Rate Manager

Lane Change Management

Tariff

Knime

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many

Job Location

CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES

Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

Transportation Operations Leaders are vital to the success of our business at P&G. From Day 1, you will be accountable for being responsible for your own projects, working with teams to generate new ideas and implementing changes; as well as being accountable for results.

Important Responsibilities as the Transportation Operations Leader

• Implement and manage Carrier Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and reduce freight auction costs.
• Maintain ownership of lane sourcing, including new requests and volume adjustments, and support supplier selection during sourcing events.
• Lead and facilitate commercial bids and participate in lane change management.
• Lead continuous improvement projects by leveraging digital reporting, automation, & work process improvements.
• Ensure effective communication with manufacturing, fulfillment centers, carrier partners, and internal North American Transportation Operations teams.
• Support transportation management tools and systems for control, reporting, and gap analysis to achieve cost and service improvements.
• Manage accessorial charges, exceptions, and carrier compliance, ensuring payment and adherence to P&G standards.
• Drive sustainability efforts, particularly related to intermodal modality.
• Deliver annual savings targets and manage projects in digital/automation, supply network design, and sustainability.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with leadership and manage master data for shipping conditions and service codes.
• Participate in weekly reviews with sites and partners to maintain on-time performance and compliance.

Job Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Operations Management, Other Business Administrative or Engineering Degree or (other related degree and/or work-related experience).
• 0-3 Years of experience.
• Ability to navigate Tableau Dashboards and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to develop technical skills with Transportation Management System, SAP, Rate Manager, Lane Change Management, Tariff, etc.
• Use of PowerBI, Tableau, Knime, Python, SQL, RuleX may be required for the job (training will be provided)
• Ability to drive cost savings projects through the use of loss elimination tools.
• Ability to lead, influence and work effectively with all levels across multiple organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to build plans that deliver both short-term and long-term needs of the business

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000155785

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 / year