Transportation Manager

About This Role

This role leads domestic transportation planning and execution across suppliers, co-packers, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities to ensure shipments move at published rates while achieving high service levels. You will partner across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales and Operations Planning, and carrier partners to improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. This position is responsible for inbound and outbound domestic transportation activities across multiple transportation modes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation Operations Planning team members to deliver service, cost, and productivity objectives
• Partner with Transportation Procurement and Logistics Operations leaders to develop and execute transportation and logistics strategies
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales and Operations Planning teams regarding service performance, capacity requirements, and cost reduction initiatives
• Build strong carrier relationships and manage carrier scorecards to improve service levels and transportation costs
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop transportation planning team members while driving a high-performance culture
• Leverage Oracle Transportation Management systems to strengthen transportation capabilities, service analytics, cost analytics, and operational efficiencies
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures that create scalable and repeatable processes
• Identify and execute projects that improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer service
• Analyze transportation metrics and operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide recommendations regarding carrier utilization, transportation programs, and rate optimization opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of supply chain experience
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members
• Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional partners and third-party providers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of distribution operations and end-to-end supply chain processes
• High sense of urgency with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Travel up to 10% as required to support business needs

Nice to have:

• Experience with SAP and Oracle Transportation Management systems
• Knowledge of transportation modes, transportation metrics, and transportation rate structures

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules and volunteer opportunities

Important Details

• Number of Days in Office: 3

About the Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.