TMS Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
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.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
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
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.
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.
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
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$100k-$145k
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Mid to Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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About Supply Chain Technology
Supply Chain Technology roles support transportation systems, warehouse platforms, analytics, planning applications, automation, integrations, and digital process improvement across supply chain operations.
