Transportation Manager

Wesco Turf • Sarasota, FL

9h • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all transportation activities for a $300M + distribution company, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across multiple locations. This role is critical for maintaining service levels, optimizing routes, and managing carrier relationships while driving continuous improvement in logistics operations. To grow and build a successful career with Wesco Turf, you will be responsible for: Strategic Planning Develop transportation strategies aligned with company objectives. Forecast transportation needs and manage annual budgets. Operational Oversight Direct daily transportation operations for inbound and outbound shipments. Optimize routing, scheduling, and load planning to reduce costs. Carrier & Vendor Management Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with carriers and 3PLs. Monitor carrier performance and enforce service-level agreements. Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting. Cost Control & Analysis Track transportation expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities. Prepare KPIs and performance reports for senior leadership. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and empower direct reports while fostering growth and influencing the development of all team members and cross-functional partners. Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Culture and Communication Foster a collaborative environment that promotes open interdepartmental communication and positive customer interactions. Build and sustain a culture centered on service excellence and team positivity. Technology & Process Improvement Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to streamline operations and create daily manifesting. Lead initiatives for automation and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years in transportation or logistics management within distribution.
• Proven experience managing multi-modal transportation (truckload, LTL, intermodal).
• 4 or more years of supervisory / management experience.
• Must have a valid driver license and qualify to drive a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) or similar, preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in TMS and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning Develop transportation strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Forecast transportation needs and manage annual budgets.
• Operational Oversight Direct daily transportation operations for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Optimize routing, scheduling, and load planning to reduce costs.
• Carrier & Vendor Management Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with carriers and 3PLs.
• Monitor carrier performance and enforce service-level agreements.
• Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting.
• Cost Control & Analysis Track transportation expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare KPIs and performance reports for senior leadership.
• Team Leadership Lead, coach, and empower direct reports while fostering growth and influencing the development of all team members and cross-functional partners.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Culture and Communication Foster a collaborative environment that promotes open interdepartmental communication and positive customer interactions.
• Build and sustain a culture centered on service excellence and team positivity.
• Technology & Process Improvement Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to streamline operations and create daily manifesting.
• Lead initiatives for automation and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision insurance is available to full-time employees, eligible dependents, and spouses.
• Wellness – We offer full-time associates a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources.
• Growth Opportunities – Nearly half of our employees have worked in our organization for over ten years. We are committed to the advancement of our employees by providing challenging work assignments, formal and informal training, professional associations, and networking opportunities.
• Competitive Salary – In addition to their base pay, employees are eligible for our company-wide bonus that is dependent on Wesco meeting our sales goals. We have met these goals every year for the past 10 years, the bonus is equivalent to 0-3 weeks of additional pay and is prorated for your first year. Employees in our Service and Operations departments are eligible for a monthly incentive program based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees