Transportation Operations Leader, Data-Driven & High-Impact

Simon-; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon- is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead high-volume transportation operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. The role collaborates with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, and leader who thrives under pressure and builds high-performing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and transportation

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

Scheduling

Transportation planning

TMS

WMS

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Simon- is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead high-volume transportation operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. The role collaborates with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation, and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, and leader who thrives under pressure and builds high-performing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and transportation