Transportation Program Lead: Global Logistics & 3PL

Turner Construction Company; Waterford (OH); On-site; USD 121,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End-of-year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an xPL Traveling Transportation Program Manager to lead supplier management and optimize transportation operations for complex projects. You will coordinate with internal teams and external carriers to align with service, cost, and performance goals.

The role requires extensive experience in supply chain logistics, strong leadership, and the ability to manage both domestic and international transportation partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations with 8+ years in supply chain/transport/logistics.
• Minimum 3 years in a direct supply chain function.
• Experience in 3PL management and carrier networks.
• Knowledge of domestic/international manufacturers and trends.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to read contracts and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management initiatives for projects and optimize transport operations.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Manage domestic and international transportation partners and 3PLs.
• Create and review KPIs and reporting to improve costs and service.
• Oversee project teams and participate in hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Strong planning

Prioritization

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks an xPL Traveling Transportation Program Manager to lead supplier management and optimize transportation operations for complex projects. You will coordinate with internal teams and external carriers to align with service, cost, and performance goals.

The role requires extensive experience in supply chain logistics, strong leadership, and the ability to manage both domestic and international transportation partners.