Mgr. - Trans Account (Auto)

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Chattanooga, TN, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Software • Transportation
The Role
Manage dedicated transportation accounts, lead account teams, oversee load planning, carrier management, shipment tendering, performance reporting, budget/P&L reconciliation, and customer relationships to optimize cost, revenue, and service.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Transportation Account Manager is responsible for fostering relationships with external customers to ensure freight is transported per customer needs. This position is responsible for facilitating the daily operations with current shippers and carriers, routinely looking for ways to reduce the customers cost while increasing Kenco’s revenue and margin. 

Functions
  • Provide work direction to team members assigned to the account and facilitate professional development of team members to improve bench strength. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for dedicated transportation management customers; fostering relationships that are mutually beneficial for both our customers and Kenco that result in increased revenue and margin for Transportation Management. 
  • Oversee management of inbound/outbound load planning, shipment tendering, safety and overall customer service functions, ensuring the customers freight handled within our contractual guidelines, proper security measures for high value goods.  
  • Prepare routine reports for customers outlining carrier’s performance and shipment activity; utilize data to look for opportunities to improve services provided. 
  • Maintain fluid communications with internal and external stakeholders regarding established performance metrics and provide insight as needed; ensuring alignment with strategic directives. 
  • Actively manage applicable budgetary items; including but not limited to, freight claims with carriers, payment of freight invoices and accurate reconciliation of P&L. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelors in Logistics, Accounting or Finance or equivalent transportation management work experience. 
  • Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience within transportation management services (i.e. load planning, carrier management or customer service). 
  • Strong PC skills and proficient with all Microsoft Office applications 
  • Excellent communications and analytical skills with proven ability to follow up on issues  
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing business environment 
Competencies
  • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization. 
  • Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible. 
  • Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy. 
  • Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders. 
  • Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.  
  • Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization. 
Travel Requirements
  • This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% or less​. 
  • A passport is not required, but recommended.​ 
Disclosures
  • For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
  • The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

  • Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

  • Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Basic Life and Supplemental Life

  • Short Term and Long Term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

  • Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's in Logistics, Accounting, Finance or equivalent transportation management work experience
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in transportation management services (load planning, carrier management, customer service)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills with proven ability to follow up on issues
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing business environment
  • Ability to travel up to approximately 25%

Kenco Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kenco Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Kenco Group.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay during the pandemic and abundant overtime are described as available ways to increase earnings. Feedback suggests these opportunities enhanced take-home pay during busier periods.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, a 401(k), and tuition reimbursement are included. Parental leave for fathers is also noted, indicating a broad core package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for fathers is offered in some cases. Feedback suggests this support complements the standard benefits for families.

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The Company
HQ: Chattanooga, Tennessee
3,033 Employees
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Building lasting customer relationships for over 70 years, our focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value. Visit Kenco at KencoGroup.com

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