National Transportation Manager

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The National Transportation Manager (NTM) leads and directs Tire Hub’s transportation capability across a network of regional distribution centers throughout North America. This role sits at the center of Tire Hub’s hub-and-spoke supply model, where Tire Hub drives daily replenishment to our forward‑deployed, final‑mile operations. The NTM is accountable for safe, timely, and cost‑effective movement of products across the network, which serves as the critical lifeline of supply for our customer‑facing locations.

This leadership position requires a proven track record of building and managing a world‑class transportation capability in a fast‑paced, high‑volume distribution environment. This role reports to the Distribution Network Optimization Director.

• Premium‑Free Hubber Health Insurance
• Tire Hub funded Health Savings Account
• Additional benefit options including Tire Hub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental leave programs
• Build your financial future with 401k including Tire Hub match
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
• Enjoy access to the Tire Hub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.

• Leads hub‑to‑spoke daily operations in coordination with Regional Distribution Center (RDC) leaders, meeting all inbound, outbound, and customer service requirements across the network.
• Manages scheduling of all freight modes including LTL, truckload, and inbound ocean container imports.
• Minimizes demurrage and port‑related costs through disciplined inbound receipt management.
• Establishes customer‑direct shipments using the optimal transportation mode, balancing service expectations with cost targets.

• Owns all 3PL and carrier relationships, including KPI development, ongoing performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads monthly business reviews with all logistics partners.
• Drives carrier procurement and makes recommendations that optimize service quality within a competitive cost structure.

• Develops and manages RDC outbound transportation budgets and delivery expense.
• Analyzes network data to identify and act on opportunities to improve service and reduce cost.
• Reports to senior leadership on the operational, budgetary, and strategic transportation performance.
• Plays a key role in the development and expansion of Tire Hub’s RDC transportation operations across North America.

• Leads and directs a geographically dispersed team of Transportation Specialists.
• Champions cross‑functional process improvements to streamline transportation and overall distribution operations.

• Optimize Work Processes:
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done quickly, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost management.
• Manage Ambiguity:
  Can operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Drive Results:
  Consistently deliver results, even within a fast‑moving, often‑changing, challenging environment.
• Collaborates:
  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others across all functions of the organization.

• BS/BA in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years leading the transportation operations for high‑volume, fast‑paced, national distributor operating a hub‑spoke model.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing transportation budgets with measurable cost outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience with 3PL…