Manager - Transportation presso Tropicana Brands Group

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group’s success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations, optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We are looking to add a Regional Transportation Manager to our Transportation team. This role will be responsible for overseeing transportation operations across a large region, ensuring cost-effective, reliable service and strong P&L performance. This role includes responsibility for private fleet management, including driver leadership, fleet utilization, and performance metrics. The ideal candidate brings experience in managing drivers, establishing fleet KPIs, and operating within a unionized environment. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities include:

• Own regional transportation P&L, ensuring alignment with financial and service goals.
• Track and manage transportation spend, drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Manage daily transportation and fleet operations, ensuring on-time, efficient service.
• Optimize routes, fleet utilization, fuel, and labor to improve cost and service performance.
• Lead private fleet operations
• Lead and develop a team of transportation staff and drivers, promoting accountability and performance.
• Support talent development and ensure alignment on safety, service, and productivity goals.
• Define and manage KPIs for fleet utilization, driver performance, delivery reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Use data to identify and implement improvements in performance and asset productivity.
• Manage third-party carrier relationships to ensure cost and service performance.
• Partner with Labor Relations and HR to effectively manage within a union environment.
• Execute regional transportation and fleet strategies that support company objectives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to optimize operations and service levels.
  
  

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• 5+ years in transportation management, including private fleet operations.
• Experience managing drivers and working in a unionized environment.
• Proven P&L accountability and cost management success.
• Demonstrated ability to manage performance through data and KPIs.
• Multi-site or regional transportation management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical, data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve performance.
• Knowledge of DOT and transportation regulatory requirements.

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future  
• Must be located in Jersey City, NJ surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana Warehouse in Jersey City, NJ
  
  

Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.  

The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $120,000 annually.