Transportation Performance Consultant

Nestle SA; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA seeks a Transportation Performance Manager to join our Transportation team. You will ensure efficient network transportation performance and strong carrier relationships while driving continuous improvement across operations.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in performance management, carrier relations, and data analytics, translating insights into actionable decisions that optimize cost and service across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in transportation performance management and carrier relationship management.
• Experience interpreting complex transportation data and converting insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with transportation management systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze transportation performance metrics to ensure optimal network efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong carrier relationships, support carrier onboarding, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate with transportation execution, procurement, finance, operations, and warehouse teams to align transportation strategies and execution plans.
• Identify and implement best practices, innovative solutions, and advanced analytics to improve transportation processes and carrier performance.
• Provide insights and detailed reporting on transportation performance, carrier metrics, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
• Drive cost optimization, standard work development, root cause analysis, and resolution of transportation and carrier issues.

Skills

Transportation performance

Carrier relationships

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

TMS

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Transportation Performance Manager to join our Transportation team. Reporting to Manager Transportation, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of network transportation performance and carrier relationships while driving continuous improvement across transportation operations.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in transportation performance management, carrier relationship management, and transportation data analysis while demonstrating the ability to improve network efficiency and effectiveness through informed transportation decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze transportation performance metrics to ensure optimal network efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong carrier relationships, support carrier onboarding, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate with transportation execution, procurement, finance, operations, and warehouse teams to align transportation strategies and execution plans.
• Identify and implement best practices, innovative solutions, and advanced analytics to improve transportation processes and carrier performance.
• Provide insights and detailed reporting on transportation performance, carrier metrics, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
• Drive cost optimization, standard work development, root cause analysis, and resolution of transportation and carrier issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in transportation performance management and carrier relationship management.
• Demonstrated success interpreting complex transportation data and converting insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with transportation management systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certification in transportation, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience with end-to-end transportation execution processes and systems.
• Knowledge of lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Salary: $125,240.40 to $140,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.