Transportation Manager

e.l.f. Beauty•Fairfield, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Manager for the rhode brand leads transportation execution to meet delivery requirements, with a primary focus on reliable, time-sensitive air freight. The role oversees daily service levels across manufacturers, co-manufacturers, distribution centers, and retail partners; selects carriers based on capacity, service, and cost; and administers the brand’s parcel accounts. The Manager is responsible for maintaining on-time delivery performance and using the carrier network to reduce freight spend. Reporting to the Associate Director, Transportation, this role leads the brand-focused transportation team and connects global strategy with local execution. It works closely with 3PL providers, internal commercial and supply chain teams, and the US transportation function to deliver product reliably, on time, and cost-efficiently, while managing and reducing freight costs in alignment with e.l.f.’s values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or 3PL management, including freight booking, carrier management, and shipment coordination.
Demonstrated experience with time-sensitive product launches and shipment management, including booking, tracking, and carrier coordination.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost-to-serve analysis, freight rate evaluation, and budget tracking; ability to build reports and dashboards.
Working knowledge of transportation markets, carrier landscapes, customs and trade compliance, and retail routing-guide requirements.
Experience leading capacity or network planning in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with TMS, Excel or Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
People management experience and the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering parcel carrier accounts, including managing portals, rate cards, user access, and shipping configurations.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day transportation service performance for rhode shipments, including on-time delivery, document management, and transit-time reliability for retail and wholesale.
Book and track freight shipments to ensure timely delivery to distribution centers and retail partners; monitor flight and carrier status and intervene to prevent delays.
Develop and maintain exception reporting to identify issues affecting shipment quality or on-time delivery.
Define, track, and publish transportation KPIs and SLAs, and lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with 3PL and carrier partners.
Serve as the primary escalation point for transportation service failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure transportation execution meets retail partner requirements, including routing guides, delivery windows, and ASN and labeling standards.
Administer the brand’s parcel accounts, including carrier portals, account settings, user access, rate cards, and shipping configurations.
Communicate industry issues affecting freight costs and freight movements to the planning team.
Manage the rhode transportation budget and freight spend; monitor and explain monthly variances, identify trends, and drive corrective action.
Support budget planning for product launches and annual spend.
Conduct cost-to-serve analysis across lanes, modes, and channels and implement opportunities to reduce cost per unit and shipment without compromising service.
Lead carrier rate quote analysis and freight procurement options, directing carrier selections that balance performance and cost.
Optimize modes and lanes, identify consolidation opportunities and routing alternatives, and deliver year-over-year cost savings and improved cost efficiency.
Oversee day-to-day 3PL execution, including booking workflows, capacity requests, and performance follow-up; monitor capacity, service, and cost performance and recommend mitigation for risks.
Coordinate with the transportation team on freight procurement events, rate requests, and carrier onboarding; maintain accurate shipment and freight data and reporting tools.
Lead RFPs, partner selection, onboarding, and contract governance for new or expanded 3PL and carrier relationships in coordination with the US transportation team.
Direct peak-season and surge-readiness planning with 3PLs, securing capacity, labor, and equipment commitments ahead of demand spikes.
Identify and document supply chain risks, including carrier concentration, single-lane dependency, and customs or border exposure, and recommend contingency plans.
Ensure brand execution aligns with transportation strategy, systems, and standards, including visibility platforms and carrier scorecards.
Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Commercial Operations to align transportation capacity with forecast demand and rhode product launch timelines.
Ensure compliance with US transportation strategy and customs and trade regulations, partnering with customs brokers on efficient and compliant cross-border movement.
Champion e.l.f.’s sustainability commitments in transportation decisions, including modal shift, emissions reduction, and carrier sustainability standards.
Support development of the multi-brand transportation strategy, build team capability, and foster continuous improvement and cost consciousness.
Act as a subject matter expert on US transportation matters and represent the function in cross-functional initiatives and reviews.
Lead, develop, and motivate a team.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Eligibility for an annual company-based performance bonus; employees may earn up to 200% of target when company performance exceeds defined goals
Equity
Flexible time off
Year-round half-day Fridays
Hybrid work environment: three days in office and two days at home
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Gender-neutral parental leave
Unlimited paid time off