Freight & Transportation Manager

JS International
Fall River, MA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Freight & Transportation Manager will oversee all transportation operations across five distribution centers, developing and executing cost-effective transportation strategies to improve service levels while reducing freight costs.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include managing relationships with transportation providers, analyzing freight spend and operational performance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of multiple transportation modes and possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills to continually optimize our freight network.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred)
  • 5+ years of transportation, freight management, or logistics leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of LTL, FTL, Dedicated Fleet, White Glove, Final Mile, Intermodal, Drayage, Expedited Freight, and TMS
  • Proven success negotiating freight rates and transportation contracts
  • Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation performance

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance (100% company paid)
  • STD/LTD Insurance (100% company paid)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401k matching up to 4%
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