Transportation Programs Lead - Global 3PL Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End-of-year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a senior transportation leader to lead supplier management for Offsite Transportation initiatives on xPL projects. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, optimize 3PL partnerships, and guide transportation strategies to meet cost and performance goals.

You will manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with contracts while developing high-performing teams and delivering real-time project updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 8+ years in supply chain/transportation with progressive responsibility.
• Experience in 3PL and transportation services.
• Knowledge of domestic and international logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with transportation providers for Offsite Transportation operations for assigned projects.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to meet project objectives and manage expectations for transportation requirements aligned with internal stakeholders on inbound, outbound, and return goods flows.
• Manage domestic and international transportation partners and 3PL providers to facilitate excellent customer service and cost-efficient operations for awarded vendors.
• Maintain relationships with transportation providers to monitor and confirm proper handling based on best practices, budget, agreed performance levels, and Offsite logistic standards.
• Create, maintain, and review KPIs and reporting metrics to identify opportunities to improve costs and services, and avoid financial exposures.
• Serve as primary transportation contact for onsite project teams, Offsite teams, and other internal leaders.
• Maintain compliance with contracts and partner workflows (e.g., transport, customs) through KPIs analysis and conduct structured business reviews to identify risks, mitigate issues, and address complaints.
• Manage budgets and adhere to financial targets related to transportation management services and track profitability and trend financial performance.
• Provide real-time report about assigned projects (e.g., performance, status, risks, issue management) at regular intervals to Transportation management.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay informed of emerging transportation technologies, industry trends, and best practices and share findings with team.
• Supervise team and participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify training for employee development.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Contract interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a senior transportation leader to lead supplier management for Offsite Transportation initiatives on xPL projects. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, optimize 3PL partnerships, and guide transportation strategies to meet cost and performance goals.

You will manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with contracts while developing high-performing teams and delivering real-time project updates.