Sr Manager, Transportation

Job Description

Senior Manager, Transportation

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity . Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job :

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager, Transportation !

The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for driving transport dynamics towards high service and cost-efficient deliveries. This position will interface with internal teams (planning, procurement, warehousing, and customer experience), carrier partners and managed transportation partner, Uber Freight.

The role can be hybrid or remote with a preference to be based in Broomfield, CO.

This role may be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Manage transportation relationships with carriers for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Contribute to design of transportation network during co-man and warehouse optimization work.
• Responsible for transportation performance KPIs (OTIF, spend, etc.).
• Effectively evaluate lane needs for additional capacity and respond to needs by evaluating current carriers or adding new carriers.
• Partner with Procurement SRM to review and negotiate rates as needed.
• Actively build, and maintain, positive carrier relationships & performance reviews.
• Be a liaison for transportation to the rest of the supply chain.
• Improve overall supply chain performance through effective cross functional collaboration.
• Manage transportation team to deliver cost savings initiatives and optimization opportunities
• Contribute to Uber Freight relationship and liaise with UF team to properly manage Horizon’s transportation network and utilization goals
• Other responsibilities related to transportation as assigned

The base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience.

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