Transportation Project Manager

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Pleasant Prairie, WI

56d

About The Position

The Transportation Project Manager independently implements transportation-related projects across Arvato, supporting the full transport process chain for new carrier and customer implementations. The role coordinates closely with carriers, customers, internal IT, account management, and other stakeholders, serving as an implementation contact and communicator. It provides hands-on support to business and IT teams during implementation and day-to-day operations, including planning and testing before go-live.

The position involves understanding customer and carrier requirements and translating them into work packages for IT and other teams; implementing new global customers and carriers in SAP Transportation Management (SAP-TM); resolving problems and identifying root causes; and analyzing and optimizing transportation processes. The Project Manager also contributes to standardizing project management processes and supporting the validation and creation of shipping documents, including bills of lading and carrier and retailer labels.

Requirements

• Knowledge of SAP WMS and TM modules.
• Experience with carrier requirements for LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipping, as well as domestic and international shipping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Team-oriented approach.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in transportation or logistics, with knowledge of TMS systems.
• High IT affinity and initial experience with intelligent, IT-supported transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Independently implement transportation-related projects within Arvato.
• Implement global new customers and carriers in SAP-TM in close cooperation with IT.
• Review customer and carrier requests and requirements and translate them into work packages for IT and other teams.
• Analyze and optimize existing processes to provide customers with suitable transportation solutions.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of project management processes.
• Support validation and creation of shipping documents, including bills of lading, carrier labels, and retailer labels.
• Serve as the interface and first point of contact for carriers, IT, account management, customers, and other involved parties during implementations.
• Provide hands-on support to business and IT teams during implementations and day-to-day business.
• Assist with transportation-process testing and planning before go-live.
• Resolve problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Foster teamwork and trust across Arvato and its customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED