Carrier Manager II (Transportation Management)

Location: Hybrid role in Newport, Kentucky, United States; other locations: United States

Company

hirify.global combines technology, people, and transportation capacity to help companies move goods reliably and efficiently using real-time shipment data.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end route guides, including bid execution, post-bid analytics, carrier onboarding, and carrier performance management.
• Evaluate carrier compliance, tender acceptance, on-time service, visibility, bid compliance, and costs outside annual contracted rates.
• Support account operations through KPI reviews, carrier performance management, analytical support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build carrier relationships, coordinate onsite and virtual carrier meetings, and support EDI and Carrier Portal setup.
• Analyze customer, bid, and spot-freight data to identify sourcing needs and cost-effective solutions.
• Support transportation procurement events, including RFPs and mini-bids, and recommend carriers based on network and market analysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of transportation experience managing truckload carrier performance and transportation cost efficiency.
• Proficient knowledge of Tableau.
• Experience preparing and presenting carrier or customer slide decks.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 or more years analyzing and managing Bulk, LTL, and truckload transportation at a shipper, carrier, or 3PL.
• Expertise in transportation cost market trends and high-level knowledge of online bidding tools.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, CSA, and HOS.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid schedule.
• No immigration sponsorship or transfer is available for this role.
• U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week may receive health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, wellness, parental leave, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Eligible U.S.-based employees may receive performance or sales incentives, equity awards, and other role-dependent compensation.