Senior Manager

Summary

Join SharkNinja as a Senior Manager, North America Transportation, leading domestic transportation operations across all modes. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and improving a complex multimodal network, focusing on Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) delivery performance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. This role requires expertise in freight movement, leadership skills, and a history of driving savings and process transformation. You will manage a team, oversee TMS implementation, and own transportation budgets. The position involves collaboration with various departments and managing carrier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience in domestic multimodal transportation management, and a strong track record with DTC logistics programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in domestic multimodal transportation management
• Strong track record with Direct-to-Consumer logistics programs
• Proven success implementing and optimizing TMS platforms
• P&L ownership and experience managing transportation budgets
• Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Effective in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments
• Travel required – up to 20% within North America
• Flexibility to support time zone coordination across regions

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize a North American transportation network including LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, and final-mile operations
• Ensure service quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness across all modes
• Oversee DTC transportation initiatives with a focus on e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment
• Ensure customer experience, delivery accuracy, and on-time performance are consistently met
• Manage and mentor a high-performing transportation team
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Oversee Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation and optimization
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure system capabilities align with business needs
• Own transportation budgets and forecasts
• Provide financial oversight and ensure cost performance across transportation modes
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements
• Lead carrier negotiations while maintaining or improving service levels
• Collaborate with Distribution, Sales, Planning, and Customer Service to align transportation with broader business goals
• Manage relationships with carriers and logistics partners
• Monitor KPIs and enforce compliance with service-level agreements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth, consumer-facing industries (e.g., e-commerce, retail, CPG)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analytics tools
• Excellent communication and project management capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts