Transportation Management Senior Specialist

Veracity Software Inc • Full-time • Blythewood, SC, US • 6h ago

Job Title: Transportation Management Senior Specialist

Location: Blythewood, SC

Employment Type: Full-Time

This role will be responsible for designing and implementing multimodal transportation strategies, leading Transportation Management System (TMS) deployment initiatives, managing RFx sourcing activities, and driving operational excellence across inbound logistics networks.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within automotive logistics, transportation sourcing, TMS implementation, and carrier/service provider management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead deployment and optimization of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), including SAP TM and/or 4PL integrations
Define business and functional requirements for inbound logistics systems and ensure seamless integration with adjacent IT platforms
Develop and implement multimodal inbound transportation strategies covering:
- FTL
- LTL
- Small Parcel
- Ocean Freight
- Air Freight
Drive cross-functional alignment supporting both pre-series and series vehicle production
Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for transportation service providers
Prepare Statements of Work (SOW), pricing templates, sourcing documentation, and supplier evaluation criteria
Support contract negotiations and carrier selection activities
Manage logistics service providers and monitor operational KPIs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, efficiency, compliance, and service levels
Develop dashboards, reports, and KPI metrics for inbound logistics performance
Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, operations, and logistics planning teams

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Logistics
- Related field (Equivalent experience may be considered)
Minimum 7 years of experience in inbound logistics planning
Strong experience within automotive manufacturing or automotive supply chain environments
Professional background working with:
- FTL carriers
- LTL carriers
- Freight brokers
Hands-on experience with:
- RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
- Transportation sourcing strategies
- Contract development
- Supplier bid analysis
Deep expertise implementing and managing Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- SAP TM preferred
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication abilities