Senior Manager, North America Transportation
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Title: Sr. Manager, NA Transportation
Reports to: Sr Director, Global Transportation
Location: Remote
Role Overview
The Senior Manager, North America Transportation is responsible for leading SharkNinja’s domestic transportation operations across direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) outbound freight, as well as intra-network (warehouse-to-warehouse) transfers.
This leader will own the strategy, execution, and optimization of transportation performance across parcel, LTL, TL, and intermodal modes—ensuring the best “order-to-porch” and “dock-to-door” performance at the lowest total cost. The role requires a strategic, data-driven thinker with deep operational expertise, strong carrier relationships, and proven success delivering service excellence at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead End-to-End Transportation Operations: Manage and optimize all North America outbound freight for both DTC and B2B customers, ensuring on-time, damage-free, and cost-effective delivery performance.
- Drive DTC Parcel Excellence: Champion best-in-class order-to-porch delivery through parcel network optimization, last-mile carrier innovation, and proactive exception management.
- Optimize B2B Retail Freight: Oversee full-truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and intermodal freight to retail distribution centers. Partner with Order Management, Vendor Compliance, and Commercial to ensure high compliance with routing guides and OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) standards.
- Intra-Warehouse Freight Coordination: Manage inter-facility transfers supporting balanced inventory, multi-node fulfillment, and network agility.
- Carrier Strategy & Negotiation: Build and manage strategic carrier partnerships. Lead rate negotiations, bid events, and quarterly business reviews to drive continuous improvement in cost and performance.
- Cost & Service Optimization: Utilize data and analytics to balance cost, speed, and reliability. Continuously refine mode mix, carrier allocation, and service levels to achieve lowest total landed cost.
- Performance Management: Develop and own transportation KPIs, including on-time delivery, cost per unit shipped, carrier scorecards, and transit time metrics. Deliver monthly executive reporting with clear insights and actions.
- Technology & Innovation: Partner with IT, 3PLs, and parcel providers to enhance efficiency with technology-driven solutions—including TMS functionality, freight visibility, yard/dock management, automation, and parcel optimization tools.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Warehousing, Planning, Consumer Experience, Order Management and Commercial teams to align supply chain performance with business objectives and customer expectations.
- Team Leadership: Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing transportation team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 8–10+ years of experience in domestic transportation management, ideally in consumer goods, retail, or eCommerce environments.
- Proven leadership across both DTC parcel and B2B retail freight networks, including carrier management and cost/service optimization.
- Expertise in LTL, TL, and parcel pricing structures, carrier negotiations, and freight audit processes.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
- Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics visibility platforms.
- Demonstrated success managing 3PLs and developing strategic carrier partnerships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High bias for action, with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Other Requirements
- Travel Required (Domestic & International) - up to 20%
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate virtual meetings with other regions, as required
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.
Pay Range
$126,720 - $154,880 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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