Manager, Domestic Transportation

Morrison Express

Manager for Domestic Transportation overseeing carrier network and logistics processes at MEC. Driving operational performance and continuous improvement in domestic freight logistics.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in domestic freight logistics, including transportation sourcing, procurement processes, and the effective use of Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate with carriers, and implement performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Domestic Freight LogisticsTransportation Management Systems (TMS)Team Leadership/ManagementCarrier NegotiationKPI Development

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Hard Skills

Transportation SourcingProcurement ProcessesLane Rate BenchmarkingCost Review ProcessCarrier Routing GuidesOperational Performance MeasurementCarrier ScorecardsBusiness ReviewsAdvanced Microsoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborative Problem SolvingTime ManagementOrganizationSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Carrier Vetting PlatformsBid Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in LogisticsBusiness ManagementBusiness Administration

Industry Keywords

Domestic Truck RFQFreight LogisticsShipping LanesLCLFCLLTLFTL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expand and strengthen MEC’s carrier network by improving transportation sourcing and procurement processes
Responsible for domestic truck RFQ projects with a lane rate benchmarking process
Define truck cost review process with stations to identify abnormal cost expense
Provide carrier routing guides for Stations and support in case of escalation
Work with carriers to ensure capacity support and service consistency during seasonal surges
Design, develop, and implement KPIs to measure operational performance and process compliance
Work with Station Management as it pertains to documenting carrier incidents
Drive continuous improvement in carrier performance via carrier scorecards and host carrier audits and business reviews
Ensure the effective use of systems and tools to support carrier vetting platforms, bid tools and transportation management systems
Lead and manage assigned Domestic Transportation Associate(s)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, Business Management, Business Administration preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in domestic freight logistics required
Minimum of 2 years' experience team leadership/management experience preferred
Experience utilizing TMS systems to support transportation planning, performance, and continuous improvement.
Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader
Effective communicator and collaborative problem solver
Ability to negotiate with carriers/forwarders to optimize shipping lanes and reduce rates (LCL, FCL, LTL and FTL)
Excellent organization, analytical, written and oral communication skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Must be self-motivated, customer-service oriented and eager to ensure the success of the team
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
Sick
Holidays
Vacation