Transportation Freight Optimization Manager
Description
Position Summary
The Transportation Freight Optimization Manager is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance freight efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and improve service performance across the supply chain.
This role combines data-driven analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize freight movements, carrier utilization, and overall logistics performance.
Key Responsibilities
● Identify cost-saving opportunities through network redesign, consolidation, and modal shifts.
● Analyze transportation data to uncover inefficiencies and identify trends.
● Build and maintain predictive models and simulations to support decision-making.
● Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to enhance optimization tools and reporting platforms.
● Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve freight planning and execution. ● Partner with Internal transportation sourcing teams to ensure Market Freight programs align with industry standards.
● Support projects involving remapping and reengineering of transportation networks. ● Drive initiatives to enhance processes, increase automation, and implement best practices.
● Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and freight optimization methodologies.
Qualifications & Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
● Advanced knowledge in Snowflake
● 5+ years of experience in transportation, freight optimization, or logistics analytics.
● Strong proficiency in optimization software, data visualization tools such as Sigma or Tableau, and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
● Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
● Hands-on experience with TMS, WMS, and ERP systems.
Why You Will Love Lean Tech
● Be part of a fast-growing tech company with international clients.
● Gain experience working with cutting-edge reporting and BI tools.
● Work in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.
● Opportunity for career advancement and continuous learning. Join Lean Tech and start your career in reporting and business intelligence, helping companies turn raw data into actionable insights.