Transportation Operations Lead
About The Position
Stefanini Group is hiring a Transportation Operations Lead in Deerfield, IL. This role focuses on managing critical aspects of a new 3PL-supported transportation network and ensuring effective execution of the U.S. transportation plan. The position is responsible for transportation planning, RFP execution support, and operational performance management planning. The ideal candidate will possess deep transportation expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and hands-on experience working within or alongside 3PL environments during periods of network change, with the ability to manage a project plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics operations.
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. transportation market, carriers, and multi-mode execution (parcel, LTL, truckload, intermodal; ocean exposure preferred).
- Proven experience working with or managing transportation activity.
- Demonstrated expertise in pulling, validating, analyzing, and presenting transportation data to support decision making.
- Experience supporting transportation RFPs, SOP development, carrier onboarding, and performance management.
- Familiarity with TMS platforms (Blue Yonder preferred) and ERP systems (JDE a plus).
- Strong financial and business acumen with ability to balance cost, service, and risk.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
- Strong project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Ocean exposure preferred.
- Familiarity with TMS platforms (Blue Yonder preferred) and ERP systems (JDE a plus).
Responsibilities
- Provide functional leadership for assigned elements of U.S. Last Mile Distribution, Replenishment, and International replenishment transportation plan for the new 3PL network model.
- Support aspects of transportation RFP execution, including requirements definition, scope clarification, SOP documentation, bid evaluation support, and onboarding activities.
- Partner closely with 3PL providers and carriers to translate transportation strategy into executable operating plans for the new network.
- Support development and deployment of transportation service offerings (e.g., white glove, stock rotation, returns, specialized delivery requirements).
- Identify and evaluate transportation routes, modes, and providers to optimize cost, speed, reliability, and capacity during network transition.
- Manage tactical execution across transportation modes, ensuring adherence to route guides and standard work.
- Monitor and manage carrier and 3PL KPIs, including: Tender acceptance %, On time pickup and delivery %, Route guide compliance, Exception and escalation performance.
- Perform detailed data collection, reporting, and analysis to identify financial, service, and margin improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Warehouse, Network Design, Planning, and Customer Service partners to ensure transportation execution aligns with finalized network decisions.
- Prepare and present clear, action-oriented updates to Transportation Leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and recommendations.
- Support stabilization and continuous improvement activities following go-live of new 3PL network components.
Benefits
- Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.
- Some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
