Hybrid Transportation Manager

at SMA America

• Job title: Transportation Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $82,000 - $108,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Manager of Transportation responsible for on-time delivery of SMA America's products across the supply chain. Overseeing customs, managing transportation systems, and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train Transportation Coordinators and Analysts, ensuring they have the tools to succeed, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage and maintain SMA America's Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring data accuracy, providing detailed reports as needed, and updating the system as necessary.
• Oversee customs clearance for international shipments, involving document verification, duty/tariff calculation, cargo inspection, and collaboration among brokers, forwarders, and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and seamless goods transit.
• Work closely with Large Scale Project Managers and support Supply Chain Operations.
• Perform carrier sourcing and negotiation in partnership with Indirect Procurement.
• Provide effective delivery solutions through extensive knowledge of relevant modes of transportation including Air, Ocean, Small Parcel, International, Expedited, LTL, Truckload, Partial, Flatbed, and Intermodal.
• Perform data analysis on transportation-related costs and services.
• Manage Transportation partners and third-party vendors.
• Track Key Performance Indicators for the Transportation Team.
• Ensure continuous review and improvement of operational processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant and equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supply chain or transportation role is required.
• Management and leadership experience with direct reports is required.
• Advanced experience with Transportation Management Systems.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.