Job Description

Job Summary:

The Transportation Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the company’s transportation operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supply chain reliability, safety compliance, and cost-effective risk solutions across all modes of transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement transportation risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., DOT, FMCSA) and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation laws.
• Conduct risk assessments on carriers, routes, and logistics providers.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with legal, insurance, and safety teams on claims management and loss prevention.
• Analyze transportation performance data to identify trends and proactively manage risk.
• Partner with procurement and operations teams to evaluate and onboard carriers with strong safety and compliance records.
• Manage transportation insurance programs and renewals, including cargo and liability coverage.
• Coordinate audits and internal reviews related to transportation risk and compliance.
• Train internal staff and carriers on risk awareness, safety, and mitigation practices.
• Monitor and follow up events with tracking team and the related team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation or logistics risk management.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations (FMCSA, DOT).
• Experience with cargo insurance, carrier compliance, and incident response.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as ARM (Associate in Risk Management) or TMS-related certifications.
• Experience with transportation risk management systems or analytics tools.
• Prior experience in 3PL, freight brokerage, or asset-based transportation companies.

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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