Sr. Manager, Transportation Operations & Yield Management

Odyssey•Joliet, IL

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world. Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long term partnership. Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action. Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other. At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years’ industry-related experience preferred, including three years in upper management required.
Proven experience in operations management, with a track record of success in improving processes and achieving operational goals required.
Strong leadership and team management skills required.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
Strategic thinking and a results-oriented mindset required.
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance required.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in operations team management required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Build tools and processes to give visibility into inbound freight across all terminals, customer rates, and consolidation opportunities
Establish decision framework for ship-now vs. hold-for consolidation based on margin impact and customer service requirements
Implement metrics and reporting to track container utilization, margin per shipment, and consolidation efficiency
Train terminal teams on consolidation decision-making
Build capability so function can scale beyond one person per site
Partner with Senior Director, Operations and customer to develop pricing frameworks for consolidation
Build CMI pricing systems and tools that tie freight costs, consolidation economics, and customer rates together
Own CMI pricing structure, ensuring rates reflect actual transportation and consolidation costs
Provide pricing guidance to customers, based on freight market conditions and cost changes
Develop functional leads for Quality Control, Import/Export, Dispatch, and Pricing; define roles, responsibilities, and career paths
Standardize transportation processes across five CMI terminals
Build or automate routing guides and carrier selection
Eliminate manual brokerage work where possible
Establish transload standards and quality control protocols
Manage inbound flatbed and drayage carrier networks; negotiate rates and service agreements
Oversee container lifecycle management and coordination with rail intermodal business unit
Ensure compliance with transportation, customs, and import/export regulations
Partner with terminal operations leadership on cross-functional coordination and resource optimization
All other duties and projects as assigned