Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee freight management and redistribution activities, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and organizational objectives.
• Review supplier freight costs in collaboration with Category Managers and develop cost-effective transportation strategies that meet business requirements.
• Partner with Brand Managers to support demand planning, campaign execution, inventory management, and promotional activities, including Limited Time Offers (LTOs).
• Oversee freight management programs, including:
• RFP development and execution
• Freight bid management
• Freight re-bracketing initiatives
• Expedited and hot-shot transportation solutions
• Transportation cost reduction projects
• Direct the execution of redistribution projects, supplier and item transitions, product additions and deletions, freight optimization efforts, and distribution center transitions.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal departments to support supplier onboarding, item implementation, product discontinuations, and logistics network changes.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand customer engagement and create additional value-added supply chain solutions.
• Prepare and deliver monthly savings reports, operational performance updates, and key account metrics.
• Develop and present quarterly and semi-annual business reviews, leveraging data and KPIs to communicate performance, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Director of Account Management & Pricing to establish strategic plans, performance goals, and growth initiatives.
• Monitor customer account performance, including sales forecasts, annual operating plan (AOP) trends, P&L performance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, developing and refining SOPs to improve efficiency, service levels, and profitability.
• Complete special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership and key customer stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in supply chain management, logistics, transportation, account management, or program management.
• Experience supporting large national accounts within logistics, foodservice distribution, or supply chain management preferred.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams and developing talent in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience managing customer relationships and driving account growth.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated success in negotiations, resource allocation, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of foodservice supply chain functions, including purchasing, customer service, warehousing, accounting, inventory management, and transportation.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Limited travel required.