Senior Transportation Manager

Company Summary:

As a rapidly growing global manufacturer of residential and commercial products, Greenworks is leading the charge toward a more powerful and sustainable future. With over 20 years of research and development, including over 1000 patents in outdoor power equipment, power tools, and lifestyle products, we’re pushing the limits of what battery technology can do to improve the quality of work and life.

Position Summary:

Oversee and optimize our transportation operations in a growing organization. This role requires a results-driven individual with a passion for system implementation, operational efficiency, and collaboration. You’ll play a key role in driving cost savings, negotiating carrier rates, and ensuring seamless communication across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation Management: Maintain day-to-day oversight of logistics operations, ensuring seamless coordination of shipments across air, LTL, FTL, and ocean freight.

• Negotiation & Vendor Management: Negotiate competitive carrier rates and service agreements while fostering strong relationships with transportation providers.

• System Implementation & Optimization: Source, implement, and manage a Transportation Management System (TMS) to drive operational efficiencies.

• Operational Efficiency: Develop and enforce SOPs in line with company goals to improve productivity and reduce costs across 3PL and owned warehouse operations.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze transportation data, identify trends, and report actionable insights to senior management. Establish KPIs and reporting tools to track performance and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Act as a liaison between supply chain, warehouses, and partners to ensure alignment on freight schedules and customer requirements (including B2C).

• Carrier & Partner Visibility: Maintain logs in partner portals (Amazon, Lowe’s, Walmart, etc.) to ensure timely pickups, deliveries, and compliance with shipping expectations.

• Problem Solving: Proactively identify operational challenges and develop solutions, converting successful processes into formalized SOPs.

• Shipment Tracking: Monitor inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy, timeliness, and resolution of issues.

• Travel: Periodic travel to Greenworks and Partner facilities to study and implement operational improvements and build relationships.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in transportation or logistics management.

• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing carrier relationships.

• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

• Experience with SAP, FGV, and vendor portals (preferred).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present insights to senior management.

• Knowledge of customs operations and regulatory compliance is a plus.

• Detail-oriented with a solution-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Assistance with fertility treatment and adoption
• 401k company match plan
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation time

Greenworks will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.