TMS Manager Recruitment

TMS Managers oversee transportation management systems that support planning, routing, carrier management, freight execution, and transportation visibility across supply chain operations.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

  • Finding managers who understand transportation operations and TMS technology can significantly narrow the qualified talent pool.
  • Employers need leaders who can manage TMS implementations, integrations, upgrades, and adoption without disrupting transportation execution.
  • Experienced TMS Managers must connect carrier, routing, freight, and technology requirements across complex transportation environments.

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Brightway connects employers with TMS Managers experienced in transportation systems, carrier management, routing, freight operations, integrations, and technology-enabled transportation improvement.

ABOUT THE TMS MANAGER ROLE

TMS Managers oversee the transportation management systems that support freight planning, routing, carrier selection, shipment execution, tracking, and transportation reporting. They connect transportation operations with enterprise technology to improve visibility, control costs, and maintain reliable freight execution. Strong professionals combine transportation knowledge with systems leadership and implementation experience. They understand TMS configuration, integrations, carrier data, routing workflows, reporting, testing, and user adoption. Additionally, they coordinate with transportation teams, IT departments, carriers, vendors, and technology partners to improve system reliability, freight visibility, planning efficiency, and transportation performance.

Role Highlights

Transportation Management Systems

TMS Platforms

Freight Planning

Carrier Management

Route Optimization

System Integrations

Shipment Visibility

Transportation Cost Control

Transportation & IT Teams

TMS Implementation

High

Specialized TMS Talent

What does a TMS Manager Do?

Manage TMS Platforms

TMS Managers oversee transportation management systems supporting freight planning, routing, carrier selection, shipment execution, and transportation reporting.

Lead TMS Implementations

They coordinate implementations, upgrades, configuration, testing, integrations, and deployment across transportation and technology teams.

Improve Transportation Workflows

Managers evaluate TMS-supported workflows to improve routing, carrier selection, shipment planning, visibility, and transportation efficiency.

Maintain System Performance

They monitor system issues, integrations, data accuracy, user requirements, and technology problems affecting transportation execution.

Support Transportation Technology Adoption

TMS Managers work with transportation users, IT teams, carriers, vendors, and operational leaders to improve system adoption and performance.

Strengthen Your Transportation Technology Team

Find experienced TMS Managers who can lead transportation systems, integrations, freight planning, carrier technology, and technology-enabled logistics improvements.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage transportation management system performance and configuration.
  • Lead TMS implementations, upgrades, and system enhancements.
  • Coordinate TMS integrations with supply chain platforms.
  • Monitor carrier, routing, and transportation system data.
  • Partner with transportation teams on technology improvements.
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Typically requires 5-8 years of experience in TMS, transportation operations, supply chain systems, or related technology roles.

Education

A bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, information systems, business, technology, or a related field is typically preferred.

Certifications

ASCM CLTD or CSCP can strengthen qualifications for transportation systems management roles.

CORE SKILLS

TMS Management
Transportation Planning
Systems Integration
Carrier Management
Freight Analytics
Process Improvement

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$100k-$145k

Performance Bonus

Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Nationwide

TMS Manager compensation varies based on transportation network complexity, TMS platform scope, freight volume, integration requirements, industry, and geographic market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a $107,230 median annual wage for transportation, storage, and distribution managers in May 2025, with employment projected to grow 6% from 2025 to 2035. BLS also notes increasing demand for integrating logistics with business systems and processes.

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