Manager Transportation

McCain Foods•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the Canada-based Transportation Operations team, ensuring the effective execution of daily logistics activities while driving continuous improvement across the transportation network. The position balances operational execution with strategic oversight, including carrier performance, freight spend, service levels, and long-term rail strategy for North America. The successful candidate will partner cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver on service and cost objectives while fostering strong carrier relationships and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in logistics or transportation operations
Prior experience leading or supervising a team
Strong understanding of transportation modes, carrier management, and end-to-end supply chain processes
Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and process optimization
Strong financial acumen with the ability to understand and manage freight spend
Proficiency in TMS systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

familiarity with tools such as SAP, WMS, or 4Kites is an asset
Experience in frozen food logistics or distribution is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a team of transportation professionals, managing escalations and ensuring effective resolution of carrier-related challenges
Hold carriers accountable for service performance, including on-time delivery, tender acceptance, routing guide compliance, and shipment visibility
Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners, including leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
Oversee daily transportation operations through effective use of TMS systems for planning, execution, and cost management
Ensure adherence to routing guides, contracted rates, and capacity agreements established by Logistics Procurement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including savings identification, process optimization, and system enhancements
Monitor and manage freight spend against budget while maintaining KPI and service level targets
Collaborate with Customer Service, Deployment, Finance, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment on priorities and execution
Lead operational meetings and support customer “hyper care” initiatives as required
Provide input into network optimization, distribution modeling, annual budgeting, and RFP processes