North America Transportation ManagerWireCo WorldGroup • Leawood, KS, United States

North America Transportation Manager

WireCo WorldGroup • Leawood, KS, United States

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Company Description

WireCo is the market, manufacturing and technical leader in wire, synthetic rope manufacturing and high quality plastics products based on recycled materials, providing a consultative approach to offer customers a single, reliable source for solutions that fit their specific application and budget needs. But it doesn't stop there. WireCo offers clients the education and expertise needed to enhance product performance and value.

Our strength comes from our ability to meet diverse industry needs anywhere in the world with :

A comprehensive range of trusted, global brands
Unmatched technical expertise and commitment to innovation
Unparalleled quality assurance and international quality certifications
Global availability of products and after sale support

We offer innovative solutions for :

industrial : if your business is to LIFT; lifting and moving material and equipment; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical ropes.

energy : if your business is to PRODUCE; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical products designed especially for the energy exploration and production industries.

mining : if your business is to UNEARTH; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical wire rope needs for open-pit and shaft mining operations.

fishing : if your business is to CATCH; ours is to manufacture high-performance fishing materials and products through world-class research and development.

maritime : if your business is to TOW, HOIST and MOOR; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical steel ropes, synthetic ropes and hardware needs.

WireCo is on the ground everywhere you are - with locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and nearly 4,000 global employees supporting these efforts. Our customers enjoy global availability for a consistent, responsive supply no matter where and when they need it.

Job Description

Description

The North America Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all domestic and cross-border transportation activities supporting WireCo entities the United States and Mexico. This role will manage a team who executes daily operations of inbound and outbound freight, export bookings and document creation, and international compliance. They will monitor and improve carrier service levels while balancing required cost against budget commitments, communicate and collaborate internally with WireCo teams to ensure orders ship timely. The ideal candidate will operate with transparency and lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed performance targets.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the day-to-day execution of domestic and cross-border transportation across North America, ensuring service performance, budget adherence, and compliance with regulatory and company standards across all modes and lanes

Manage export and customs processes including export documentation accuracy, USMCA and FTA requirements, and 3PL partner compliance

Lead transportation network planning, including quarterly US domestic and annual cross-border carrier RFPs, lane bid optimization, carrier onboarding, and routing guide governance to ensure cost competitiveness and service reliability

Own quarterly carrier scorecards and establish business review rhythms with carriers and brokers; drive accountability, corrective action, and risk mitigation to protect service levels during capacity constraints and market volatility

Build and maintain strategic relationships with core carriers and logistics partners, ensuring ethical performance, safety compliance, KPI achievement, and accurate invoice and freight audit execution

Partner cross-functionally with customer care, fulfillment, supply planning, commercial teams, distribution centers, and plant operations to align forecasts, capacity planning, production schedules, OTD targets, and customer delivery requirements

Own transportation-related continuous improvement and cost-to-serve initiatives, leveraging TMS optimization tools, KPI dashboards, freight analytics, and root-cause analysis to enhance service and reduce freight as a percentage of sales

Oversee freight audit and payment accuracy, dispute resolution, claims management, and transportation KPI reporting; ensure data integrity and timely visibility to leadership

Drive the adoption and optimal use of transportation technology, including TMS enhancements, automation opportunities, and data-driven decision making; partner with IT to troubleshoot and implement system improvements.

Lead, train, coach, and develop team members and plant / DC partners to raise capability in logistics execution, compliance, customer service, systems usage, and transportation best practices

Support global initiatives as part of WireCo's broader transportation strategy, contributing North American transportation insights into network design, supplier benchmarking, sustainability workstreams, and standardization of best practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certification preferred

6+ years of increasing responsibility in transportation, logistics, or supply chain execution, with at least 2 years leading North American domestic and cross-border freight (U.S., Mexico, Canada)

Proven experience managing a multi-modal network (LTL, TL, intermodal, parcel, ocean / air) and overseeing carrier performance, rate structures, and service KPIs

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transportation data, develop KPI dashboards, lead root-cause problem solving, and present business insights to leadership

Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP, and Microsoft Excel / Power BI; ability to drive system adoption and continuous improvement through technology

Demonstrated knowledge of import / export regulations, international documentation, Incoterms, HTS classification, customs brokerage, and FTA requirements

Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence internal stakeholders, partner with plant / DC leadership, and hold carriers accountable to performance standards

Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost vs. revenue analysis, freight audit accuracy, and understanding of P&L impacts of transportation decisions

Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, matrixed organization; ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining service and compliance

Commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical supplier engagement.

Preferred Experience

Prior leadership of RFP / bid events, routing guide design, and carrier procurement strategies

Hands-on involvement in network optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, and KPI automation

Previous success navigating peak demand periods, capacity shortages, port delays, labor disruptions, or other logistics volatility

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus for cross-border operations

Additional Information

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.

Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability

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