Job Description
Job Description
Apply now: Transportation Manager, location is Hybrid (Boston, MA – 3 days onsite). The start date is 2/23 for this 3 month contract position.
Job Title: Transportation Manager
Location-Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite – 25 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210)
Start Date Is: 2/23
Duration: 3 months (contract)
Compensation Range: $50-53/hr
Job Description:
Oversee inbound transportation operations to ensure efficient product flow from global vendors to U.S. destinations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Manage 4PL/MCS data flows from Infor Nexus to SAP
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Monitor purchase order visibility via Infor Nexus and Starlink
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Handle inbound forecasting and reporting
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Provide accrual and costing data to finance for planning and month-end processes
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Liaise with vendors and manage exceptions, delays, and bookings
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Coordinate direct-to-customer shipments
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Optimize container utilization by aligning shipping timelines with vendors
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Collaborate with inventory, finance, and logistics partners
Requirements:
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Must-Haves:
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3–5 years of supply chain/operational experience
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Experience with international import/ocean transportation
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Understanding of domestic and LTL truck freight
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Strong Excel skills and reporting capabilities
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Ability to interpret data and align it to best carriers and rates
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Nice-to-Haves:
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SAP, Infor Nexus, or Blue Cherry experience
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Exposure to direct-to-customer shipments bypassing warehouses
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BS in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
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