Transportation Manager

Position: Transportation Manager
Location: Columbia, Maryland
Duration: Perm Placement
Salary:$120000 USD to $140000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Job Overview:
The Transportation Manager is responsible for coordinating and optimizing all U.S.-based freight operations across manufacturing plants. This role oversees domestic transportation, inbound international shipments, and expedited freight governance. Embedded within Procurement, the position plays a critical role in protecting margins, improving freight visibility, reducing premium freight exposure, and strengthening carrier accountability. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with strong cross-functional interaction across plant operations, sourcing, and broker partners.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all domestic freight movements (LTL, FTL, jobsite deliveries) across U.S. plants.
• Manage inbound international shipments into the U.S., working closely with import brokers and forwarders.
• Oversee expedited freight and implement reduction strategies.
• Align closely with plant shipping/receiving teams to ensure timely material flow.
• Maintain working knowledge of tariffs, HTS classification, and U.S. import compliance principles.
• Negotiate rates with domestic carriers and lead RFX events for major lanes.
• Analyze root causes of premium freight usage and implement reduction strategies.
• Build foundational transportation KPIs and develop scorecards for carriers and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and product compliance regulations.

• 5–10+ years of experience in U.S. transportation, logistics, or import coordination.
• Experience managing $10M+ freight spend preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. import processes and tariff structures.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating freight contracts and executing lane RFPs.
• Manufacturing or industrial supply chain experience preferred.
• ERP experience required (Infor experience preferred).
• Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $120000 USD to $140000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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