Transportation Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Transportation Manager jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, concentrated in freight logistics, supply chain operations, and retail distribution across a market anchored by large corporate headquarters and major distribution infrastructure. Most of the hiring is in and around Minneapolis-St. Paul, Rochester, and Duluth, where employers like Target, Sysco, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City maintain significant operations. Fleet coordination, intermodal logistics, and last-mile delivery management are the most consistently sought specialties in Minnesota listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith's®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.
As a Sr. Transportation Services Manager working out of either our Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN headquarters, you are responsible for managing the transportation operation by directing the transportation planning, scheduling, and tendering function, the system support functions, the analysis and reporting function, pallet management function, projects management function, carrier rate and service management function, claims management function, and the freight audit function.
What You Will Do:
Direct the activities of the transportation operation by planning and defining business objectives that are in alignment with corporate goals and objectives, organize resources for maximum productivity, provide leadership for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance to plans, goals, and other measures of accountability.
- Provide leadership, coaching, training, mentoring, and professional development for direct reports; make hiring, termination and discipline decisions; and engage in team-building activities as well as providing conflict resolution.
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Ensure staff skills, knowledge and abilities are commensurate with the needs of each position in transportation.
- Direct activities for the freight planning, scheduling, and tendering; freight rate and service negotiation; carrier management and evaluation; freight auditing; freight coding processes; freight payment; information analysis, measurement and dissemination; and special projects including process design and development to ensure the best cost transportation services.
- Direct software implementation for various Networks Transport and Networks Carrier applications, process engineering activities, and other activities to meet the tactical and strategic needs of the Transportation department and organization.
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Develop and implement strategies and processes to incorporate freight management resulting from acquisition.
Develop and manage the various department annual budgets, costs and expenses, and system flows.
What You Will Bring:
- A bachelor's degree is preferred (but not required), with 5+ years of related logistics experience guiding others.
- Demonstrated understanding of project management processes and supply chain principles, as well as general managerial and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of typical data structures, network and system relationships, data transfers, entity relationships, and client/server relationships and structures.
- Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) structure, functionality, business, processes as well as related interfaces and data exchanges as they correlate to supply chain.
- Complete understanding of Manugistics Transportation-related modules' functionality, settings, and structure.
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $93,000 - $154,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
At CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith's®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.
As a Sr. Transportation Services Manager working out of either our Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN headquarters, you are responsible for managing the transportation operation by directing the transportation planning, scheduling, and tendering function, the system support functions, the analysis and reporting function, pallet management function, projects management function, carrier rate and service management function, claims management function, and the freight audit function.
What You Will Do:
Direct the activities of the transportation operation by planning and defining business objectives that are in alignment with corporate goals and objectives, organize resources for maximum productivity, provide leadership for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance to plans, goals, and other measures of accountability.
- Provide leadership, coaching, training, mentoring, and professional development for direct reports; make hiring, termination and discipline decisions; and engage in team-building activities as well as providing conflict resolution.
-
Ensure staff skills, knowledge and abilities are commensurate with the needs of each position in transportation.
- Direct activities for the freight planning, scheduling, and tendering; freight rate and service negotiation; carrier management and evaluation; freight auditing; freight coding processes; freight payment; information analysis, measurement and dissemination; and special projects including process design and development to ensure the best cost transportation services.
- Direct software implementation for various Networks Transport and Networks Carrier applications, process engineering activities, and other activities to meet the tactical and strategic needs of the Transportation department and organization.
-
Develop and implement strategies and processes to incorporate freight management resulting from acquisition.
Develop and manage the various department annual budgets, costs and expenses, and system flows.
What You Will Bring:
- A bachelor's degree is preferred (but not required), with 5+ years of related logistics experience guiding others.
- Demonstrated understanding of project management processes and supply chain principles, as well as general managerial and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of typical data structures, network and system relationships, data transfers, entity relationships, and client/server relationships and structures.
- Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) structure, functionality, business, processes as well as related interfaces and data exchanges as they correlate to supply chain.
- Complete understanding of Manugistics Transportation-related modules' functionality, settings, and structure.
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $93,000 - $154,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field required
- Five or more years of experience managing transportation or fleet operations
- Proficiency with transportation management systems such as Oracle TMS or MercuryGate
- Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations and carrier compliance requirements
- Experience negotiating freight contracts and managing third-party carrier relationships
- Demonstrated ability to lead dispatchers, drivers, or logistics coordinators directly
Transportation Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation manager in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota transportation manager roles require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration, often paired with several years of progressively responsible logistics or operations experience. There is no state-issued license specific to transportation managers in Minnesota, but candidates who earn a Certified Transportation Professional designation or a supply chain certification from APICS strengthen their applications considerably with Minnesota employers. Large distributors and shippers in the Twin Cities typically promote from within their logistics coordinator or operations supervisor ranks.
How much do transportation managers make in Minnesota?
Transportation managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $118,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,610 for the lowest 10% to over $200,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation managers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring transportation managers in Minnesota include Ryder System, MSA Professional Services, and Stantec, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's dense concentration of Fortune 500 retailers, food distributors, and intermodal freight operators means consistent demand for experienced transportation managers across both corporate and regional roles.
Which Minnesota cities have the most transportation manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rice account for the greatest concentration of transportation manager openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro leads because it is home to major retail, food service, and manufacturing headquarters whose distribution networks require dedicated transportation management, while Rochester and Duluth generate openings through healthcare logistics and Great Lakes freight operations respectively.
Are there remote transportation manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of transportation manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of fleet oversight, carrier coordination, and dock operations that define most of these roles. The functions most likely to allow remote work are freight procurement, carrier contract management, and transportation analytics rather than daily dispatch or on-site operations.
How can I get hired as a transportation manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a logistics coordinator or dispatcher role at a Minnesota distribution center or third-party logistics provider, which builds the carrier, compliance, and TMS experience that hiring managers look for. Target's supply chain operations, Sysco's Minnesota distribution division, and regional 3PL carriers based in the Twin Cities regularly hire entry-level logistics associates who move into supervisory tracks. Earning an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional credential while in a coordinator role signals readiness for management responsibility to Minnesota employers.
Where can I find and apply to transportation manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to transportation manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across freight, distribution, retail, and logistics sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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