Transportation Network Optimization Manager

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We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive pay and benefits in an exciting dynamic fast-paced and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Transportation Network Optimization Manager at ourCorporate Headquarters in Lake Forest IL.

The Transportation Network Optimization Manager is responsible for executing and optimizing the transportation routing guide and carrier strategy to ensure reliable service execution while meeting cost and budget objectives. This role oversees carrier capacity planning routing guide compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across the U.S. domestic transportation network.

The position plays a critical role in aligning procurement strategy carrier performance and operational execution through data-driven analysis strong carrier partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated success delivering service reliability and cost optimization across multiple transportation modes within a complex high-volume supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the execution and maintenance of the transportation routing guide ensuring alignment with service capacity and cost objectives.
• Analyze routing guide and network performance to identify gaps root causes and corrective actions.
• Partner crossfunctionally to incorporate forecasts demand signals and operational inputs into capacity planning.
• Monitor carrier awards and routing guide compliance; identify service and cost risk drivers.
• Lead carrier performance management and strategic alignment through scorecards QBRs and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Analytics to embed predictive analytics and machine learning into transportation workflows.
• Manage carrier relationships contracts and performance reporting improvements.
• Support transportation RFPs and bid events including rate negotiation and carrier network optimization.
• Manage endtoend carrier onboarding ensuring FMCSA safety authority and insurance compliance.
• Initiate and lead cross-functional initiatives to mitigate unplanned costs (accessorials) service disruptions and capacity constraints.
• Monitor TMS data integrity including carrier rating and transit accuracy while supporting daily TMS operations as required.

We need you to have:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. domestic transportation (shipper or carrier) with demonstrated cost and service performance achievements.
• Proven experience across multiple transportation modes including OTR LTL intermodal railcar and flatbed.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience supporting carrier sourcing or procurement activities.
• Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills with the ability to present to multiple levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables formulas lookups) required.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) warehouse management systems (WMS) and order management platforms preferred; SAP and Blue Yonder experience a plus.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Strong operational mindset with a focus on cost management budget discipline and attention to detail.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth financial performance and achieving results.
• Critical Decision Maker Clear critical thinker that engages in thoughtful data-driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
• Customer Focused Understands customers needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers.
• Teamwork & Collaboration Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
• Integrity & Trust Demonstrates honest respectful and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations.
• Compelling Communication Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels.
• Leadership Courage Exudes confidence and is a driven assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively.
• Strategic Orientation Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities.
• Innovative Thinking A forward thinker who offers new creative and often unconventional thoughts opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving.
• People Leadership Ability to develop employees through coaching and feedback and holds team members accountable through modeling appropriate behavior.

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