Transportation Manager

Who We Are…

RTIC Outdoors is an outdoor lifestyle brand made for any adventure. We believe that there’s always time for great friends and great outdoor moments–with great gear you can count on. That’s why we engineer high-quality products, like coolers, drinkware, and outdoor gear, that are overbuilt, not overpriced. We push the boundaries of Direct-to-Consumer innovation and work with retailers to offer durable, premium products at the right price. As a leader in quality and value, RTIC Outdoors has become a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday adventurers alike. If you have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the place for you. 

The Transportation Manager (Logistics) oversees the company’s logistics operations: including scheduling deliveries, tracking orders, managing key company accounts, monitoring transportation costs, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations, all while optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs within the supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing Everyday…

• Shipment tracking: Monitor the movement of goods throughout the transportation process, identifying potential delays and taking corrective actions. 

• Cost analysis and optimization: Analyze transportation costs, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to reduce expenses.

• Compliance management: Ensure adherence to all relevant transportation regulations, including safety standards and documentation requirements.

• Service Level Agreements Adherence: Coordinate with various carriers (Ground, Express, LTL, Will Call, B2B Accounts, etc) to ensure timely updates and resolve issues.

• Performance metrics: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like delivery times, scheduling labor, and on-time delivery rates.

• Team leadership: Provide development and guidance to team members in inbound and outbound areas.

• Additional duties as needed.

What You’ll Need…

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3+ years in warehouse management, operations, or leadership

• Warehouse Management Systems & Transportation Management Experience (WMS & TMS) 

• Experience with Flexport or similar Freight Forwarding groups preferred

• Container Unloading & Lumping Service Management

• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills

• Ability to coach, develop, and manage teams effectively

• Ability to work in a production warehouse environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather

• Ability to perform repetitive physical demands: continuous standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, grasping, reaching, climbing, or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, stretching, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, working, and reaching overhead, using ladders or lifts, and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more

• Flexibility and dependability are required and must be willing to work overtime, off-shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs

What We Offer…

• Employee discounts

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and mental health

• Worksite benefits include Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Assistance

• Paid holidays

• PTO

• 401(k) with a company match and immediate vesting!

We have built a great business and are in the process of building a great company.  RTIC Outdoors, LLC embraces diversity in our workforce and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  It’s not just about compliance, it’s about who you are and who you want to be.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 - $78,000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.