Transportation Manager

Position Overview:

Develops and maintains transportation strategies for inbound, outbound and third party freight for Knapheide Manufacturing Company and all Knapheide Truck Equipment Center locations. Provides operational support and decisions as needed in the transportation processes of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Select and manage transportation providers for all modes of transportation and at all levels of the organization including truck pool and fleet management operations
• Negotiate transportation pricing with transportation providers
• Provide management support for controlling of $25M-$30M annual transportation spend
• Interface with customer directed transportation needs
• Point of contact for third party logistics providers
• Provides operational support for transportation operations including freight claims, international shipping, freight audit and payment, etc.
• Supervises and supports transportation dept staff consisting of two
• Maintain transportation/logistics industry knowledge

Position Requirements:

• Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain Degree from accredited university
• Desire - Five plus years transportation/logistics experience
• Desire - Transportation leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge of transportation industry practices
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

• Normal office work environment

Current Openings for Transportation Manager Jobs at Knapheide Manufacturing