National Transportation Manager

TireHub Career • Atlanta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. And behind it all? Our people. We call them Hubbers – because they’re at the center of everything we do. From behind the wheel to the warehouse floor, from customer calls to corporate strategy, every Hubber plays a role in something bigger than themselves. And we show up every day ready to say yes – to challenges, to each other, and to getting it done right. Visit www.TireHub.com/Careers to learn more.

Role Summary: The National Transportation Manager (NTM) leads and directs TireHub’s transportation capability across a network of regional distribution centers throughout North America. This role sits at the center of TireHub’s hub-and-spoke supply model, where TireHub drives daily replenishment to our forward-deployed, final mile operations. The NTM is accountable for safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of products across the network, which serves as the critical lifeline of supply for our customer-facing locations. This leadership position requires a proven track record of building and managing a world-class transportation capability in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment. This role reports to the Distribution Network Optimization Director.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years leading the transportation operations for high-volume, fast-paced, national distributor operating a hub-spoke model.
• Prior experience implementing and deploying a Transportation Management System (TMS) is required.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing transportation budgets with measurable cost outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with 3PL contract management, carrier RFPs, and freight procurement.
• Import logistics experience, including ocean freight scheduling and port/demurrage management.
• Data-driven analyst comfortable working across TMS platforms and reporting tools to drive decisions.
• Effective communicator and influencer across all organizational levels, from operations to the executive team.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams, manage competing priorities, and operate decisively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who delivers results consistently without close supervision.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivery expenses at scale.
• Strong business and budget management acumen.

Responsibilities

• Leads hub-to-spoke daily operations in coordination with Regional Distribution Center (RDC) leaders, meeting all inbound, outbound, and customer service requirements across the network.
• Manages scheduling of all freight modes including LTL, truckload, and inbound ocean container imports.
• Minimizes demurrage and port-related costs through disciplined inbound receipt management.
• Establishes customer-direct shipments using the optimal transportation mode, balancing service expectations with cost targets.
• Owns all 3PL and carrier relationships, including KPI development, ongoing performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads monthly business reviews with all logistics partners.
• Drives carrier procurement and make recommendations that optimize service quality within a competitive cost structure.
• Develops and manages RDC outbound transportation budgets and delivery expense.
• Analyzes network data to identify and act on opportunities to improve service and reduce cost.
• Reports to senior leadership on the operational, budgetary, and strategic transportation performance.
• Plays a key role in the development and expansion of TireHub’s RDC transportation operations across North America.
• Leads and directs a geographically dispersed team of Transportation Specialists.
• Champions cross-functional process improvements to streamline transportation and overall distribution operations.

Benefits

• Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance
• TireHub funded Health Savings Account
• Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental leave programs
• Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
• Enjoy access to the TireHub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager