Carrier Manager II (Transportation Management)

Uber Freight • Newport, KY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Uber Freight Carrier Managers are individual contributors who work directly with specific accounts and customers to manage carrier performance, support operational excellence and cost savings, and procure carrier capacity. Building and maintaining strong carrier relationships is critical to the role. This Carrier Manager leads end-to-end route guide management, including bid execution, post-bid analytics, carrier onboarding, and carrier performance management. The role supports one of the largest chemical companies in the Uber Freight Chemical Vertical.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of transportation experience managing truckload carrier performance and transportation cost efficiency.
• Proficient knowledge of Tableau.
• Experience preparing and presenting carrier or customer slide decks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years or more analyzing and managing bulk, LTL, and truckload transportation at a shipper, carrier, or 3PL.
• Expertise in transportation cost market trends and high-level knowledge of online bidding tools.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, CSA, and HOS.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate carrier compliance, tender acceptance, on-time service, and visibility on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Evaluate bid compliance by comparing actual results with carrier responses provided in the bid.
• Evaluate costs outside annual contracted rates.
• Support Uber Freight Operations with KPI reviews, carrier performance management, analytical support, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and administer onsite and virtual meetings with external carriers.
• Support carrier onboarding and EDI and Carrier Portal setup.
• Analyze customer data and promote cost-acceptable solutions that provide customer value.
• Analyze bid and spot freight data to determine whether sourcing is required.
• Support the end-to-end strategy and execution of Uber Freight-facilitated transportation procurement events, including RFPs and mini-bids.
• Recommend new carriers based on Uber Freight data analysis and knowledge of the shipper’s network and transportation market.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health plan for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• Dental and vision benefits for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• 401(k) match for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• Financial and mental wellness benefits for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• Parental leave for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• Life insurance for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• U.S.-based employees may be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, Uber Freight equity awards, and other compensation depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED