Manager of Transportation

This position is responsible for the execution of Arvato's North American logistics processes supporting multiple customers and Arvato warehouses. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: YOUR TASKS * Responsible for all operational tasks for North American transportation management via management of transportation professionals to ensure best in class operations strategy. * Understand multi-client, multi-sector and multi-location networks. * Ability to optimize transportation solutions over all modes (e.g. ocean, parcel, LTL and TL). * Establish, track, and analyze and transportation-related KPIs. * Provide transportation leadership and solution design support to customers as a value-added service. * Drive development of a continuous improvement culture by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and increasing service quality. * Execute carrier performance reviews to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities, implement corrective actions and cost management strategies accordingly. * Support the successful implementation of new customers and onboarding of carriers, ensuring seamless integration into existing logistics processes * Ensure carrier compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements * Analyze and present the financial impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping mode shifts, and network optimization with carriers. * Serve as a senior escalation point for resolving day-to-day operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption. * Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for nationwide logistics process. YOUR PROFILE * 10 years' experience with multi location operational and planning skills * Degree in management or logistics fields preferred * 7+ years of experience in transportation management, preferably in a multi-client, third-party logistics (3PL) environment. * Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing logistics or transportation teams. * Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills. * Proficiency with TMS (Transportation Management Systems), Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). * Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. * Experience in building an asset-based carrier strategy. WE OFFER * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay. * 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. * Paid Time Off, including paid holidays. * Flexible Spending Accounts. * Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. * Employee Assistance Program. * Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training. * Commuter benefits. * Employee engagement activities.

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