Position: Transportation Distribution Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in transportation or logistics management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience working with TMS platforms and freight optimization tools.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
Type: Full-time; Contract
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift
Greene Resources is seeking a Transportation Distribution Manager to join a growing and dynamic team!
Job Description:
- Manage daily transportation operations, ensuring on-time and in-full delivery of products to customers, distribution centers, or retail locations.
- Select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with third-party carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.
- Monitor carrier performance and take corrective actions when KPIs (on-time delivery, cost-per-mile, damage rate, etc.) are not met.
- Analyze shipping trends and freight costs; implement strategies to optimize distribution routes and reduce transportation expenses.
- Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales) to ensure alignment of distribution activities with overall supply chain strategy.
- Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
- Manage transportation-related documentation and ensure accurate and timely billing and invoicing.
- Use transportation management systems (TMS) and analytics tools to track shipments, resolve issues, and produce reports.
- Support sustainability initiatives related to fuel efficiency and emissions reduction where applicable.
Position Requirements:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of freight modes (LTL, FTL, intermodal, parcel).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with TMS systems.
- Experience in Delivery Checkout Systems.
- Certification in transportation or logistics (e.g., CTL, APICS, CLTD).
- Budgeting P&L Statements.
Greene Resources does not just connect you with a job; we offer a Professional Mentoring & Education Program to help you be great at your job, love it, and grow.
Greene Resources is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
