Senior Manager First And Middle Mile (Remote)

Job Title: Senior Manager, First and Middle Mile

FLSA Status: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)

Department: Operations

Location: Remote

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Works as a Manager: Yes

Position Overview

:We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Senior Manager of First and Middle Mile Transportation to lead and oversee our linehaul operations. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of first-mile and middle-mile transportation, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, expertise in transportation logistics, and a track record of driving performance in a fast-paced environment

.This individual will also play a key role in transportation planning, forecasting, analytics, and data review, ensuring that decisions are supported by actionable insights and align with the company’s long-term goals

.
Key Responsibilitie

s:
Operational Leadersh

• ip:Manage all linehaul operations, including first-mile loads inbound from client sites and middle-mile lanes between company warehous
• es.Develop and execute strategies to optimize transportation efficiency, safety, and cost-effectivene
• ss.Oversee scheduling, routing, and freight consolidation to ensure timely and reliable servi

ce.Planning and Forecasti

• ng:Lead transportation capacity planning and volume forecasting to support current and future business nee
• ds.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation plans with warehouse and delivery operatio
• ns.Monitor market trends and provide data-driven recommendations for lane expansion, route optimization, and resource allocati

on.Data Analytics and Revi

• ew:Analyze operational and financial data to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improveme
• nt.Regularly review performance metrics such as safety, quality, cost, and delivery timelines to drive continuous improvement initiativ
• es.Generate and present detailed reports on transportation performance to stakeholders, ensuring visibility into key trends and challeng

es.Carrier Manageme

• nt:Source and negotiate contracts with carriers to ensure service quality and competitive rat
• es.Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners to support lane expansions and new market launch

es.Regulatory Complian

• ce:Ensure all linehaul operations comply with federal, state, and local transportation regulatio
• ns.Stay current with regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to processes and procedur

es.Performance Manageme

• nt:Monitor and analyze safety, quality, and cost metrics to identify areas for improveme
• nt.Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovative solutio

ns.Project Manageme

• nt:Lead initiatives to expand and launch new lanes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support company grow
• th.Manage special projects related to process improvements, system implementations, and strategic goa

ls.Team Developme

• nt:Build and develop a high-performing team of transportation professiona
• ls.Provide mentorship and training to enhance skill sets and promote career grow

th.
Preferred Software Experie

• nce:Familiarity with transportation and logistics software is a strong plus. Experience with the following tools is highly prefer
• red:NetSuite for financial and operational managem
• ent.Project44 for transportation visibility and logistics coordinat
• ion.Cargo Chief for freight sourcing and track
• ing.Farelanes for lane and routing optimizat
• ion.DAT for load boards and freight match

ing.
Qualificat

• ions:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree prefer
• red).Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation management, with a focus on first-mile and middle-mile operat
• ions.Proven expertise in carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and regulatory compli
• ance.Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams in a fast-paced environ
• ment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-ma
• king.Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics soft
• ware.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organiza

tion.
T

ravel:This position may require up to 25% of travel

time.
Compen

sation:The compensation section below lists the targeted base salary range for this role. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of bonuses, equity, or commi

ssions.
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