Transportation Procurement and Network Strategy Manager

Winland Foods•Oak Brook, IL

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. Make an impact from day one. We believe in ownership, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing for our customers and each other. As a Transportation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our products move efficiently, helping us deliver on our commitments while improving cost, service, and reliability. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong partnerships, and driving measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
4 years of transportation or logistics experience
Experience managing carriers and running competitive bids
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Confidence working across teams and influencing outcomes
Comfort working with data and using it to drive action

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation management systems (such as E2open)
Background working across multiple transportation modes, including temperature-controlled freight

Responsibilities

Own transportation strategy and execution- Lead procurement of transportation services across inbound, intercompany, and outbound lanes—balancing service, capacity, and total cost.
Drive smart, data-based decisions- Analyze network performance and identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.
Build strong partnerships- Develop and manage relationships with carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to deliver reliable, high-quality service.
Lead sourcing and bidding activities- Manage RFPs and mini-bids to secure competitive rates and ensure capacity, including during peak demand periods.
Hold partners accountable- Monitor carrier and 3PL performance, ensuring compliance with service expectations and driving continuous improvement.
Support financial performance- Contribute to the transportation budget, track performance, and help explain and close gaps.
Collaborate across the business- Work closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to align transportation strategies with business needs.