Category Manager Transportation

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

The Category Manager Transportation plays a key role in supporting the procurement and management of transportation services across assigned transportation/logistics categories. The Category Manager is responsible for supporting the development and execution of logistic strategic initiatives aimed at improving service quality, optimizing costs, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency of the JM Business Units.  This role requires a strong understanding of the transportation needs of JM Business Units and works closely with Logistics Senior Leadership to ensure alignment with business priorities. The Category Manager will lead the implementation of solutions that meet or exceed expectations across the organization.

Key responsibilities include leveraging foundational experience in transportation procurement, applying strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for improvement, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive value throughout the JM supply chain.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives – Support the development, prioritizing and execution of strategic sourcing plans for assigned transportation categories.
• Manage Transportation Provider Relationships - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with transportation service providers to ensure consistent service quality and performance.
• Support Contract Negotiations – Develop and manage category bids, lead rate and contract negotiations, vendor evaluations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance - Monitor transportation services to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Analyze and Report Performance Metrics - Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Drive Process Improvements - Identify and implement process enhancements and industry best practices to improve efficiency and service that align with the priorities in Logistics and greater JM organization.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally - Work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to support logistics and broader supply chain initiatives.
• Align Carrier Performance with Business Needs - Partner with Business Units to ensure transportation providers meet operational and service requirements aligned with business objectives.
• Support Departmental Goals - Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to departmental and organizational success.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant transportation procurement experience, ideally managing at least $50M in annual spend.
• Strong knowledge of transportation procurement and logistics operations (van, flatbed, intermodal, LTL, and/or parcel)
• Proven ability managing supplier relationships
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good understanding of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of contract development and contract law
• Ability to think strategically
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends
• Intermediate knowledge of financial analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Minimal travel required (5–10 days per year)

• Relocation not approved for this position, local candidates only.

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Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.