Wineshipping LLC

Manage and optimize a national carrier network to ensure efficient, cost-effective freight transportation. | 7+ years in transportation or carrier management with strong negotiation and operational skills. | Carrier Manager – Freight / LTL / FTL Working with wine is cool. Want to work with wine? Wineshipping is the premier logistics provider for the wine industry, trusted since 1998 to protect our clients' brands. We combine deep expertise with innovative technology to help wineries grow. And yes—Wineshipping is a pretty cool place to work. We've been voted Best Place to Work in Napa County year after year. Plus, our facilities are climate-controlled… because wine likes to stay cool (and so do we). General Job Description As our Carrier Manager, you'll be the strategic force behind our national transportation carrier network. You'll build strong partnerships, negotiate smartly, and ensure our freight moves efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. From carrier performance to procurement strategy, you'll balance service, cost, and capacity—turning relationships into results and strategy into execution. Major Duties and Responsibilities • Relationship Builder: Manage and strengthen partnerships with regional and national carriers across FTL, LTL, and specialized freight services. • Network Architect: Develop and scale a high-performing carrier network that supports a multi-site national fulfillment operation. • Strategic Negotiator: Source and negotiate rates, contracts, and service agreements to optimize cost and service outcomes. • Procurement Leader: Lead RFPs, bid events, and carrier selection strategies to ensure competitive and reliable transportation solutions. • Performance Driver: Conduct carrier reviews and monitor KPIs like on-time delivery, claims, and cost performance to drive accountability and improvement. • Operational Partner: Collaborate across Operations, Customer Service, and Planning teams to ensure seamless freight execution. • Problem Solver: Resolve escalated issues including delays, service failures, damages, and capacity constraints. • Capacity Planner: Manage routing guide strategies and ensure sufficient capacity during peak shipping periods. • Data-Driven Leader: Analyze carrier performance, transportation spend, and service metrics to drive continuous improvement. • Compliance Champion: Ensure carrier adherence to regulatory, insurance, safety, and alcohol shipping requirements. Other Important Aspects of the Job • Commitment to excellence and high standards, for yourself and for others. • Good attention to detail – it's the little things that make the difference in good service and GREAT service for our clients. (The big things matter to them too, just saying…) • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions. Following the process yields reliable results. Clients like "reliable". • Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills. • Bilingual welcome. • You may need to work beyond your regular work hours and occasionally on a weekend, if needed. • Occasional travel to carrier sites or operational facilities. • Ability to adapt to dynamic operational needs, including peak shipping periods. • Other Cool Stuff- And hey — you might get pulled into other projects too. We're a team that wears many hats, and yours might be fabulous. Qualifications for the Job • 7+ years of transportation, logistics, or carrier management experience. • Strong experience managing Freight, LTL, and FTL carrier networks. • Proven success negotiating transportation contracts and pricing structures. • Experience managing carrier performance across multiple facilities or regions. • Strong understanding of transportation operations, routing, and optimization strategies. • Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship management skills. • Experience with TMS platforms and transportation analytics tools preferred. • Background in wine, beverage, or regulated logistics is a plus. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. Work Environment and Physical Demands: • Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting. • Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50lbs. • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. • Occasional loud noise. • Occasional varying environmental temperature changes. Pay and Benefits Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, and Vision insurance. Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.