Entry Level Transportation Manager Jobs
New grad transportation manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or a logistics project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Trucking, Education, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, Werner Enterprises, and IDEA Public Schools hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.
Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
- Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
- Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
- Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
Supervisory Responsibilities:
You and your team of Transportation Associates are responsible for Amazon customers receiving their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce. Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead change at internet speed because innovation has made us the global company that we are today.
Amazon offers competitive packages, growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Experience managing teams of 20 people or greater
- Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen)
- Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field
- Experience in one or more of the following industries: shipping/logistics distribution centers, manufacturing environments, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and customer-facing / customer-service environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, KY, Shepherdsville
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.
Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
- Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
- Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
- Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
Supervisory Responsibilities:
You and your team of Transportation Associates are responsible for Amazon customers receiving their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce. Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead change at internet speed because innovation has made us the global company that we are today.
Amazon offers competitive packages, growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Experience managing teams of 20 people or greater
- Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen)
- Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field
- Experience in one or more of the following industries: shipping/logistics distribution centers, manufacturing environments, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and customer-facing / customer-service environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, KY, Shepherdsville
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually
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Entry Level Transportation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transportation manager job?
Entry level transportation manager roles typically look for candidates with a degree in supply chain, logistics, or business, though relevant internship experience or coursework in freight operations, routing, or fleet coordination can give you a strong edge. Highlighting any hands-on exposure to scheduling, vendor coordination, or warehouse workflows helps you stand out at this stage, even without years on the job.
Which companies hire entry level transportation managers?
Companies hiring entry level transportation managers right now include Amazon, Werner Enterprises, and IDEA Public Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The mix includes freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, retailers with large distribution networks, and manufacturers that manage their own fleets.
Are there remote entry level transportation manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level transportation manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to focus on coordination, scheduling, and vendor communication rather than direct fleet or warehouse oversight.
Are these new grad transportation manager jobs?
Yes, many of these roles are new grad friendly and include recent graduate and junior-level positions that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it lists an internship, co-op, or relevant coursework as acceptable in place of full-time work history, and when it emphasizes training or a structured onboarding program.
Which industries hire the most entry level transportation managers?
Entry Level transportation manager roles concentrate in Trucking, Education, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high-volume shipping operations, distribution networks, or fleet programs that need coordinators who can grow into full management responsibility.