About this role
The role plans, sources, and negotiates bulk transportation services to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Responsibilities include managing RFXs, analyzing bids, and leading contract negotiations with carriers. The role develops and executes logistics strategy by managing carrier and supplier relationships, ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and contract obligations are met. It drives cost optimization by identifying efficiencies, sourcing new and existing suppliers for lanes and shipping needs, and maintaining adequate carrier capacity. The role also partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Finance to resolve service issues and improve cost, efficiency, and customer outcomes.