Transportation Manager at MKB – Belleville, Pennsylvania

MKB Company is a leading provider of products and services in the environmental control market. Our solutions support erosion control, sediment management, stormwater management, pollutant removal, and low-impact development.

As an industry leader committed to excellence in customer satisfaction, we provide innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions that help contractors, distributors, engineers, and consultants achieve better environmental outcomes.

At MKB, we live our values:

• Respect People, Always
• Own the Outcome
• Grow Together

The Transportation Manager is responsible for developing and executing MKB’s transportation strategy across all modes, ensuring efficient, scalable, and cost-effective logistics operations.

This role oversees significant transportation spend and serves as a key connector between corporate strategy, plant operations, and external logistics partners—driving alignment, visibility, and continuous improvement across our network.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all transportation modes, including 3PL, truckload, flatbed, private fleet, LTL, and parcel
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize cost, service, and efficiency
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFP development, carrier selection, and implementation

• Manage relationships with 3PL partners and carriers, including:
  • Rate negotiations and contract management
  • Service performance and expectations
  • Accessorial charges and payment terms
• Conduct regular business reviews and ensure alignment with operational needs
• Drive utilization of preferred carriers and providers

• Oversee and optimize performance of company-owned fleet operations
• Identify and implement cost savings and process improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration
• Resolve escalated transportation issues from internal stakeholders

• Develop, track, and report on key transportation metrics and KPIs
• Monitor freight spend performance against budget and operational targets
• Calculate and report transportation savings

• Partner with plant leaders and cross-functional teams to execute transportation strategies
• Support budgeting and planning processes
• Lead transportation integration efforts for acquisitions
• Share best practices across locations to drive consistency and efficiency

• Stay current on transportation market trends, capacity shifts, and cost drivers
• Adjust strategies as needed to maintain service and cost competitiveness
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of transportation experience, with strong exposure to truckload, flatbed, and 3PL management
• Experience in a multi-site or matrix organization preferred
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools