Corporate Transportation Manager

Join Rise Baking Company

At Rise Baking Company, we fuel moments that matter by producing high-quality baked goods enjoyed across North America. As we continue to grow, we're seeking a strategic transportation leader who can optimize our transportation network, strengthen carrier partnerships, and drive service excellence across a complex manufacturing and distribution environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical supply chain function within a growing organization where your work directly impacts customer experience, operational performance, and business results.

Position Summary

The Corporate Transportation Manager is responsible for developing and executing transportation strategies that ensure safe, cost-effective, and reliable delivery of products across our network. This role leads carrier management, transportation optimization, freight procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with manufacturing, distribution, customer service, procurement, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with operational expertise and thrives in a fast-paced supply chain environment. They bring a track record of balancing service, cost, and capacity while building strong relationships internally and externally.

What You'll Do

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of transportation and logistics professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and development plans aligned with company and supply chain objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and create opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Develop organizational capabilities through training, mentoring, succession planning, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top transportation talent to support business growth and evolving operational needs.
• Empower team members through delegation, ownership, and decision-making authority while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.
• Promote employee engagement and cultivate an inclusive, high-performing team environment that values innovation and continuous learning.

Transportation Strategy & Network Optimization

• Lead change management efforts related to transportation processes, systems, organizational initiatives, and network transformations.
• Develop and execute transportation strategies that support business growth and service objectives.
• Optimize inbound and outbound freight networks to improve efficiency, service performance, and cost.
• Identify opportunities to enhance transportation utilization, routing, mode selection, and network design.
• Evaluate transportation performance metrics and implement data-driven improvements.

Carrier & Logistics Management

• Develop strategic relationships with carriers, brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Negotiate rates, service agreements, and contract renewals to support business objectives.
• Monitor carrier performance through key service, cost, and compliance metrics.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and execute transportation strategies that support business growth and service objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, service reliability, and process efficiency.
• Partner with manufacturing and distribution teams to proactively manage transportation challenges and capacity constraints.
• Lead transportation-related issue resolution and escalation management.

Analytics & Financial Management

• Manage transportation spend and identify opportunities for sustainable cost improvement.
• Analyze freight costs, network trends, and operational performance.
• Develop reporting, scorecards, and KPI dashboards to support business decisions.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting activities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build cross-functional leadership capabilities within the team to strengthen collaboration with Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain partners.
• Support supply chain transformation initiatives and transportation technology enhancements.
• Influence stakeholders across the organization to drive standardization and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing transportation networks, carriers, or freight operations.
• Experience negotiating transportation contracts and managing freight spend.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS) and transportation analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or distribution industry experience.
• Experience supporting complex multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of truckload, LTL, intermodal, and dedicated transportation models.
• Experience leading transportation optimization or network redesign initiatives.
• APICS, CSCMP, Six Sigma, or related supply chain certifications.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Strategic visibility: Partner directly with Supply Chain leaders to influence transportation strategy across the business.
• Meaningful impact: Lead initiatives that improve customer service, network efficiency, and transportation performance.
• Growth environment: Join a company investing in operational excellence and continuous supply chain transformation.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside talented professionals committed to building something exceptional.

Success in This Role

In your first year, you will:

• Strengthen carrier partnerships and performance management processes.
• Identify and execute transportation cost savings opportunities.
• Enhance visibility into transportation metrics and network performance.
• Improve service, reliability, and operational efficiency across the transportation network.
• Serve as a trusted transportation advisor to key business stakeholders.

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