Transportation Manager, USA

Aliaxis•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is seeking a Manager, Transportation to support the continued evolution of its transportation operating model across the U.S. network. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement, aiming to strengthen service performance, drive organizational alignment, and support the successful adoption of new ways of working within a business-critical function. The Manager will collaborate with operations, distribution centers, carriers, and the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to enhance transportation performance. Leveraging expertise in transportation, business acumen, and stakeholder influence, the role drives alignment, improves service outcomes, and supports scalable transportation solutions. The position involves stabilizing, maturing, and optimizing the transportation operating model, strengthening vendor relationships, supporting stakeholder adoption, and implementing practical improvements to position transportation as a strategic capability for long-term growth, operational excellence, and customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
5–10 years of transportation operations experience.
2–4 years of experience managing a transportation operations team.
Deep transportation experience supporting manufacturing and distribution operations, ideally within automotive, industrial, FMCG, or similarly complex North American organizations.
Experience managing truckload, LTL, intermodal, and parcel transportation operations.
Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. rate structures, tariffs, and fuel surcharge programs.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to understand and apply data-based solutions to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values service and adaptability.
Ability to travel up to 40%, based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience transporting long goods is considered an asset.
Experience implementing a TMS and/or MSP, as well as exposure to flatbed, bulk, oversized, or cross-border transportation operations, would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Advance IPEX's transportation strategy by leading initiatives that enhance service performance, strengthen operational effectiveness, and support the continued evolution of a complex transportation operating model.
Serve as the primary relationship owner for IPEX's MSP, providing governance, performance oversight, and strategic guidance while fostering strong partnerships that drive service excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Own carrier relationship and performance management, cultivating strategic partnerships that enhance service reliability, strengthen network performance, and support the transportation requirements of a complex and evolving business while balancing cost, service, and customer expectations.
Build alignment across a broad network of stakeholders, establishing credibility and influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization while guiding the successful adoption of evolving transportation processes, systems, and ways of working within a dynamic and multifaceted operating environment.
Leverage transportation data, performance metrics, and business insights to optimize freight spend, elevate service outcomes, strengthen accountability, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across a complex transportation network.
Provide oversight for transportation compliance, customs activities, and financial controls while championing continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational capabilities and support the long-term success of IPEX's transportation strategy.
Lead, coach, and develop a transportation team, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous growth while supporting operational objectives.