S&S Activewear LLC

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JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"  ABOUT US  S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.  Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.   We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability ABOUT THE ROLE   S&S Activewear is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Program Manager, Transportation to lead the execution, and optimization of our middle and final mile delivery network domestic. This role will oversee multi-modal transportation across parcel, LTL, truckload, and cross-border shipments, while managing carrier and third-party logistics provider relationships, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring service excellence. As a key leader in our supply chain organization, this role will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, compliant, and customer-focused logistics solutions that support our high-volume wholesale apparel distribution network.  SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt  While we prefer candidates to be based near one of our distribution centers to support stronger collaboration and operational alignment, remote work is available for the right candidate. This role requires up to 30% travel, depending on business needs. WHAT YOU WILL DO  Transportation Strategy and Execution  * Lead end-to-end Inbound & Outbound transportation operations across all modes, including parcel, LTL, truckload and intermodal.  * Manage daily freight execution and exception resolution to ensure on-time, in-full delivery performance. * Develop and maintain routing guides, mode strategies, and capacity plans aligned with seasonal demand and business priorities. Carrier and 3PL Management  * Own relationships with freight carriers, parcel providers, and third-party logistics partners. * Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and quarterly business reviews to ensure competitive rates and high service levels. * Resolve freight claims and lead root cause analysis and recovery efforts with carriers and third-party logistics providers.  Systems, Analytics, and Reporting  * Oversee transportation systems roadmap, partnering with IT and Operations to implement and enhance TMS functionality and ERP integrations. * Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track transportation KPIs including cost per unit, on-time delivery, exceptions, and carrier compliance. * Collaborate with Finance to align freight spend reporting, GL coding, and monthly budget reconciliation. Cross-Functional Collaboration  * Serve as the primary liaison between transportation and key stakeholders in Distribution, Customer Service, Commercial and Finance teams. * Provide logistics insights and performance updates to support strategic initiatives and operational planning. * Lead cross-functional projects to optimize freight networks, facility alignment, and distribution footprint using data-driven insights. * Partner with Finance & Procurement on business cases and savings pipelines; help shape AOP/LRP inputs for network, capacity, and budget. * Collaborate with Tech/Analytics on data quality and visibility (TMS/WMS/visibility tools, EDI) and validate outcomes. Process Improvement and Compliance  * Develop and enforce SOPs, training materials, and escalation protocols for internal teams and external partners. * Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through network optimization, automation, and process redesign. Project Discipline  * Organize plans/milestones, manage dependencies, and communicate status clearly.  * Lead inbound, outbound & linehaul optimization workstreams—from scenario modeling to recommendations—balancing transit, reliability, and landed cost. * Run the rhythm for inbound and outbound transportation: simple governance, cross functional alignment. * Pilot and scale new services (e.g., speed lanes, transload programs, pooling/consolidation) with well documented playbooks. * Document what works (playbooks, SOPs) and drive continuous improvement to reduce dwell, variability, and cost to serve. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR  * Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field or equivalent experience. * 10–12 years of experience in transportation or logistics management within high-volume distribution or wholesale environments. * Strong knowledge of multi-modal transportation including TL, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and air freight. * Proficient with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP, and other logistics technologies * Advanced proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and transportation analytics. * Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. * Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, APICS, DOT, IATA, or IMDG are a plus. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE  * Optimized freight network delivering measurable cost savings and improved service levels. * High-performing carrier and 3PL partnerships with consistent on-time delivery and compliance. * Scalable transportation systems and processes supporting growth and operational resilience. * Strong cross-functional alignment and proactive logistics support for business priorities. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  Working Environment Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.