Senior Level Transportation Manager Jobs
Senior level transportation manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of supply chain strategy, logistics network decisions, and the teams and projects that keep freight moving efficiently. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 29% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like HDR, Michael Baker International, and VHB hiring at this level now.
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This Role is open in Clarksville, TN, Lebanon TN, Nashville TN
Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for stand-alone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization.
Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.
Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM
- Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, forecasting, and peak season planning
- Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.
- Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.
- Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience
- Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable
- Mentors and develops leaders and staff
- Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.
- Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience in operations management of fulfillment or distribution centers
- 6+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
- Prior leadership development training or participation
- Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100
- Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization
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.
COMPENSATION
- USA, TN, Clarksville - 121,500.00 - 164,400.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, LEBANON - 121,500.00 - 164,400.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville - 121,500.00 - 164,400.00 USD annually
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- Consulting & Professional Services100
- Construction & Real Estate18
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Senior Level Transportation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level transportation manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned logistics outcomes end to end, not just executed tasks. Demonstrating that you have led cross-functional initiatives, managed carrier relationships at scale, and driven measurable cost or service improvements will set you apart. Experience mentoring junior staff and presenting to executive stakeholders is increasingly expected at senior-level roles.
Which companies hire senior level transportation managers?
Companies hiring senior level transportation managers right now include HDR, Michael Baker International, and VHB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and retailers with complex distribution networks that need experienced leaders to own performance.
Are there remote senior level transportation manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level remain on-site or hybrid given the operational oversight they require. About 29% of senior level transportation manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated largely in companies with mature logistics technology stacks where network strategy can be managed without a daily floor presence.
What makes a transportation manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability. Where a mid-level manager executes within an established framework, a senior transportation manager sets that framework, owns the budget, and is responsible for outcomes across the entire network or region. These roles also carry a mentoring dimension, with direct reports or junior managers looking to them for technical guidance and strategic direction.
Which industries hire the most senior level transportation managers?
Senior Level transportation manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because their logistics volumes and regulatory requirements demand experienced leaders who can make high-stakes decisions about carrier selection, route optimization, and compliance without close supervision.