Transportation Administrative Supervisor

Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. Brand At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof. This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country. Location Description Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America. Responsibilities Transportation Administrative Supervisor Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. Bring your systems mindset, analytics strength, and people leadership to a role where your work shows up in the real world - helping keep freight moving, controls strong, and decisions data-driven. You’ll lead a team that keeps our Transportation Management System (TMS) running smoothly, builds reporting that leaders rely on, and strengthens freight audit, claims, and carrier administration processes. About the Role As the Transportation Administrative Supervisor , you’ll lead the team responsible for day-to-day administration of our Transportation Management System (TMS) , analytics tools, freight audit, and freight claims processes. You’ll shape how we use the TMS to unlock productivity, improve carrier management, and strengthen financial monitoring while partnering across Supply Chain, Procurement, Data & Analytics, and IT to make continuous improvements that matter. This is a role for someone who loves translating complexity into clarity: better workflows, smarter dashboards, cleaner data, and reliable processes that help the business win. Key Responsibilities Organization & People Development Lead, hire, develop, and coach the Transportation Administration team, including goal setting, performance management, training, and project support. Build strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and external vendors (e.g., SaaS providers, support services, and carrier partners). Technical & Functional Leadership (TMS + Process Optimization) Recommend and guide TMS configuration and optimization strategies that support business objectives. Partner with Supply Chain leadership to help shape the roadmap for future enhancements and evolving business needs. Implement and monitor metrics that reduce manual touches and improve freight pay performance and system efficiency. Supervise freight claims processes and negotiate settlements. Support procurement events by consolidating/cleansing data, vetting carriers, and enabling onboarding activities. Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize end-to-end flow of goods across Supply Chain functions. Serve as primary backup for the Transportation System Analyst. Technology Support & Resiliency Ensure systems and processes used to route freight, receive invoices, and pay carriers/vendors operate efficiently and accurately. Maintain a TMS resiliency plan and drive mitigating actions during technical disruptions. Act as an advocate between Transportation and IT to support enhancements and integration improvements. Reporting & Analytics Create and analyze TMS reports to drive operational improvements and manage transportation expenses. Build dashboards (e.g., Tableau) to track service, plan adherence, and financial performance. Partner with the Data & Analytics team to enhance and strengthen reporting solutions. Qualifications What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in supply chain, IT, finance, procurement, or a related area. Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) . Advanced reporting and analytics capability using Tableau, Excel, or similar tools . Understanding of accounts receivable/payable processes and financial compliance/control requirements. Solid supply chain fundamentals (operations, supply chain processes, procurement, and IT). Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and measurable functional success. Skills That Help You Thrive Here Clear, confident communication and presentation skills. Strong business judgment and decision-making. Understanding of transportation economics, modes, shipping lanes, and material handling concepts. Ability to prioritize work, manage stress, and move initiatives forward in a team environment. Collaborative, results-oriented problem solver who sets clear objectives and follows through. High integrity and ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Why You’ll Love This Role Your handprint will be visible. You’ll shape how transportation systems, analytics, and processes work, then see the impact in performance, cost, and service. Big opportunities, grounded in a people-first culture. You’ll have the resources to do meaningful work, with the flexibility and support to do your best work. A role that blends leadership + strategy + execution. If you enjoy leading a team while solving process and data challenges, you’ll feel “just right” here. Work that matters. You’ll help strengthen the systems and insights that keep products moving to customers reliably and responsibly. Inclusive by design. We’re committed to ensuring opportunities are accessible for all and building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re ready to lead a team, elevate transportation analytics, and improve the systems that keep goods flowing, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your drive to a role where you can do big things with a small-company attitude. The pay range for this position is $77,831 - $115,190 per year. Transportation Administrative Supervisor Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. Bring your systems mindset, analytics strength, and people leadership to a role where your work shows up in the real world - helping keep freight moving, controls strong, and decisions data-driven. You'll lead a team that keeps our Transportation Management System (TMS) running smoothly, builds reporting that leaders rely on, and strengthens freight audit, claims, and carrier administration processes. About the Role As the Transportation Administrative Supervisor , you'll lead the team responsible for day-to-day administration of our Transportation Management System (TMS) , analytics tools, freight audit, and freight claims processes. You'll shape how we use the TMS to unlock productivity, improve carrier management, and strengthen financial monitoring while partnering across Supply Chain, Procurement, Data & Analytics, and IT to make continuous improvements that matter. This is a role for someone who loves translating complexity into clarity: better workflows, smarter dashboards, cleaner data, and reliable processes that help the business win. Key Responsibilities Organization & People Development Lead, hire, develop, and coach the Transportation Administration team, including goal setting, performance management, training, and project support. Build strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and external vendors (e.g., SaaS providers, support services, and carrier partners). Technical & Functional Leadership (TMS + Process Optimization) Recommend and guide TMS configuration and optimization strategies that support business objectives. Partner with Supply Chain leadership to help shape the roadmap for future enhancements and evolving business needs. Implement and monitor metrics that reduce manual touches and improve freight pay performance and system efficiency. Supervise freight claims processes and negotiate settlements. Support procurement events by consolidating/cleansing data, vetting carriers, and enabling onboarding activities. Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize end-to-end flow of goods across Supply Chain functions. Serve as primary backup for the Transportation System Analyst. Technology Support & Resiliency Ensure systems and processes used to route freight, receive invoices, and pay carriers/vendors operate efficiently and accurately. Maintain a TMS resiliency plan and drive mitigating actions during technical disruptions. Act as an advocate between Transportation and IT to support enhancements and integration improvements. Reporting & Analytics Create and analyze TMS reports to drive operational improvements and manage transportation expenses. Build dashboards (e.g., Tableau) to track service, plan adherence, and financial performance. Partner with the Data & Analytics team to enhance and strengthen reporting solutions. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in supply chain, IT, finance, procurement, or a related area. Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) . Advanced reporting and analytics capability using Tableau, Excel, or similar tools . Understanding of accounts receivable/payable processes and financial compliance/control requirements. Solid supply chain fundamentals (operations, supply chain processes, procurement, and IT). Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and measurable functional success. Skills That Help You Thrive Here Clear, confident communication and presentation skills. Strong business judgment and decision-making. Understanding of transportation economics, modes, shipping lanes, and material handling concepts. Ability to prioritize work, manage stress, and move initiatives forward in a team environment. Collaborative, results-oriented problem solver who sets clear objectives and follows through. High integrity and ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Why You'll Love This Role Your handprint will be visible. You'll shape how transportation systems, analytics, and processes work, then see the impact in performance, cost, and service. Big opportunities, grounded in a people-first culture. You'll have the resources to do meaningful work, with the flexibility and support to do your best work. A role that blends leadership + strategy + execution. If you enjoy leading a team while solving process and data challenges, you'll feel "just right" here. Work that matters. You'll help strengthen the systems and insights that keep products moving to customers reliably and responsibly. Inclusive by design. We're committed to ensuring opportunities are accessible for all and building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're ready to lead a team, elevate transportation analytics, and improve the systems that keep goods flowing, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your drive to a role where you can do big things with a small-company attitude.