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.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability