Outbound Freight Manager

Job Description Job Title Outbound Freight Manager Reports To Director of Supply Chain Position Location Shared Services Department Supply Chain Position Type Full-Time Regular, Benefit Eligible FLSA Status Exempt, Salary Compensation $100,000 - $125,000; commensurate with experience Bonus Potential 15% Travel Required Up to 25% Posting Dates October 23 to October 30, 2026 A Little About Us EnviroTech Services is committed to being the trusted partner that keeps roads safe and communities moving. Owns the outbound freight function end-to-end, including 3PL and carrier negotiations, rate sheet development, carrier setup and allocation, and carrier scorecards, with accountability for reducing total delivered freight cost while maintaining service levels.

Job Description Job Title Outbound Freight Manager Reports To Director of Supply Chain Position Location Shared Services Department Supply Chain Position Type Full-Time Regular, Benefit Eligible FLSA Status Exempt, Salary Compensation $100,000 - $125,000; commensurate with experience Bonus Potential 15% Travel Required Up to 25% Posting Dates October 23 to October 30, 2026 A Little About Us EnviroTech Services is committed to being the trusted partner that keeps roads safe and communities moving. Whether we are providing de-icing products to make winter travel safer or applying technology to reduce dust and improve travel on unpaved roads, our mission is to lead the industry with exceptional service and solutions that make a meaningful impact. We are dedicated to improving the environments in which our customers operate, supporting our business partners, and fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Every day, we strive to drive progress through environmentally responsible, fit-for-purpose products that address real-world challenges. About Your Role The Outbound Freight Manager owns outbound transportation strategy for the organization, from carrier negotiations and network design to AI-enabled dispatch and routing decisions. This role combines deep freight and carrier management expertise with hands-on experience deploying automation and AI across TMS and ERP platforms. Outbound freight is the company's largest controllable expense, making this a highly visible position with direct impact on cost and service performance. The Outbound Freight Manager will also build fluency across the broader supply chain through cross-functional collaboration and stretch assignments, supporting long-term growth within the organization. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Assist with other duties as assigned. Owns the outbound freight function end-to-end, including 3PL and carrier negotiations, rate sheet development, carrier setup and allocation, and carrier scorecards, with accountability for reducing total delivered freight cost while maintaining service levels. Owns 3PL relationships including onboarding, documentation collection, and readiness support for external vendors in partnership with CXF and Logistics where needed. Manages the outbound network and routing strategy, establishing primary, secondary, and tertiary carrier options by lane and evaluating regional and business-specific constraints to determine the most effective mode and routing for each shipment. Leads the identification, piloting, and scaling of AI agents and automation across dispatching, TMS, and ERP systems, partnering with IT/engineering to ensure clean data integration between planning, execution, and finance. Owns freight cost reporting and market benchmarking, developing models to identify and capture savings opportunities and partnering with Finance and Supply Chain on budget and forecast alignment. Participate in monthly SIOP processes, providing freight capacity, logistics risk assessments, network constraints, and transportation cost projections that support executive decision making. Collaborates cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, and IT to align freight strategy with business objectives, and represents freight considerations in network design, S&OP, and technology roadmap decisions. Builds fluency across the broader supply chain through cross-functional exposure to inventory planning, demand planning, and network design, taking on stretch assignments that support long-term growth within the supply chain organization. Core Competencies Oral Communication and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information. Ability to communicate with clients or customers. Reasoning and Problem Solving - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, identify complex problems, and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals. Supervisory Responsibilities The position has immediate oversight of team members most of the time performing the same or directly related work as those the position leads. This role co-directs carrier allocation decisions in conjunction with the CXF leadership that the dispatch team executes, without formal hiring, discipline, or pay authority over dispatch staff. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of experience in outbound freight/transportation management, dispatch, or logistics operations. Demonstrated experience negotiating rates and contracts with 3PLs, brokers, and/or carriers. Hands-on experience with TMS platforms (e.g., Oracle TMS, SAP TM, MercuryGate, Blue Yonder, Manhattan) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). Direct experience integrating or deploying AI agents, RPA, or automation tools into logistics/dispatch workflows. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Proven track record of reducing freight costs through negotiation, network optimization, or technology adoption. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with API integrations between TMS/ERP and third-party or AI platforms. Familiarity with freight audit and pay systems, load-tendering automation, or dynamic routing engines. Background in SQL, Python, or workflow automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Power Automate) a plus. Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail supply chain environment. APICS, CSCMP, or similar supply chain/logistics certification. Ability to evaluate regional and business-specific factors, including non-standard or low-density lanes, when making carrier and routing decisions. Working Conditions The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. This position includes occasional travel (up to 25%) to distribution centers or carrier facilities, which may involve exposure to a warehouse or dock environment. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged period of time and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to work irregular hours, nights and weekends or holidays and may be required to work on-call activities. Company Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options Company Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 6% Company Match with options to utilize the match through the Thrive program for student loan or emergency savings plans Paid Time Off Accrual Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition and Certifications Reimbursement Programs Eight (8) Paid Holidays Annually One (1) Floating Holiday Annually EnviroTech Services, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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