Inbound Transportation Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop solutions to reduce inbound freight costs such as cross-docking and consolidation
• Expand our TMS use to automate more tasks, improve invoice accuracy, and drive cost savings
• Manage carrier performance to improve reliability and on-time delivery
• Develop a framework for evaluating whether each vendor’s inbound freight is better managed as collect or prepaid
• Create a suite of inbound transportation quality metrics
• Collaborate with the supply planning team to optimize our ordering patterns to balance inventory levels and transportation costs

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in transportation, operations, or related field
• 2 years of experience in inbound transportation preferred
• Prior responsibility for carrier performance management
• Understanding of LTL and Truckload freight cost and performance driversStrong analytical thinking and Excel modeling skills
• Experience using and enhancing transportation management systems (especially E2Open/BluJay)
• Experience working with tech teams to define requirements and design system enhancements
• Familiarity with EDI freight transactions and systems
• Work experience with a retailer or distributor
• Bachelors in business, supply chain management, or similar field preferred

BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
• 401k plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
• Ability to work in our beautiful co-working space at WeWork in Playa Vista and other locations
• Dog-Friendly Office
• Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
• Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform


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JOB INFORMATION

• Compensation Description - The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000/Per Year. 
• Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and geographic location. 
• Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health & Wellness Benefits, Unlimited PTO, and more!