North America Transportation Manager

Job overview

The North America Transportation Manager role is onsite in Leawood, KS. Compensation is not specified. WireCo manufactures premium ropes and operates manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers globally. The manager leads transportation execution and continuous improvement for North American operations supporting the United States and Mexico, including domestic, cross-border, and international freight. The role aligns carriers, budgets, systems, and teams to deliver safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective transportation that supports customer commitments.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute freight movements
• manage transportation budgets and forecasts
• lead carrier sourcing, bids, negotiations, and routing guides
• monitor service and cost performance
• manage carrier and logistics partner relationships
• oversee export bookings, shipping documentation, and trade compliance
• plan for transportation disruptions
• coordinate across business functions
• improve processes and systems
• manage freight audit, payment, claims, and reporting
• coach and develop the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

transportation manager

north america

wireco worldgroup

leawood ks

freight logistics

cross-border freight

carrier procurement

trade compliance

transportation systems

team leadership

supply chain

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• bonus program.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and six or more years of relevant experience, including at least two years leading teams and managing North American domestic and cross-border freight; demonstrated U.S.–Mexico transportation experience is required.

About the employer

WireCo WorldGroup is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing. Sector: 33.