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Traffic & Transportation Manager - Bernhardt Furniture
Bernhardt Furniture Company —Lenoir, NC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Traffic & Transportation Manager - Bernhardt Furniture

Bernhardt Furniture Company -
Lenoir, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

General freight transportation
Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation
ERP systems
Intermodal transportation
Distribution management
Relationship management
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

Traffic & Transportation Manager at Bernhardt Furniture
Bernhardt Furniture Company is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Traffic & Transportation Manager to lead outbound transportation planning and execution across our North American distribution network. This position is responsible for managing daily shipment planning, carrier relationships, customer delivery performance, freight cost management, and transportation process improvements. The Traffic & Transportation Manager will work closely with Customer Service, Sales, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Transportation partners to ensure customer orders are shipped efficiently, accurately, and on time. The ideal candidate will possess strong transportation planning experience, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
Transportation Planning & Execution

Manage daily outbound shipment planning for customer orders throughout North America.
Develop efficient load plans that maximize equipment utilization while meeting customer delivery requirements.
Coordinate shipments with distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, carriers, and customer service teams.
Monitor open orders, backlogs, and transportation capacity to ensure timely shipment execution.
Proactively manage transportation exceptions and resolve delivery service issues.
Optimize routing and mode selection to balance service performance and transportation costs.
Ensure compliance with customer routing guides and shipping requirements.

Customer Order Management

Partner with Customer Service and Sales teams to prioritize and schedule customer orders.
Coordinate shipment schedules to meet customer requested delivery dates.
Communicate shipment status and transportation challenges to internal stakeholders.
Support retail, residential, designer, and commercial customer delivery requirements.
Monitor order ageing and coordinate corrective actions to improve service levels.

Carrier Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with contract carriers, brokers, parcel providers, and transportation partners.
Monitor carrier performance metrics, including on-time pickup and delivery, claims, and service reliability.
Participate in transportation procurement activities and carrier review meetings.
Assist with freight audit, invoice reconciliation, and cost recovery efforts.
Support carrier onboarding, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Transportation Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Analyze key transportation performance indicators, including:
- On-time shipping performance
- Freight spend
- Load utilization
- Carrier performance
- Delivery exceptions
- Customer service metrics
Develop reports and dashboards to support operational decision-making.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across transportation operations.
Partner with internal teams to improve shipment visibility, order flow, and transportation processes.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide support for export shipment coordination as needed.
Maintain transportation documentation, procedures, and operational best practices.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of transportation, logistics, traffic, or supply chain experience.
Experience managing outbound transportation operations in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail environment.
Strong knowledge of truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, intermodal, and dedicated transportation operations.
Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
Furniture, manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution industry experience.
Experience with transportation analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI.
Experience managing carrier contracts and transportation providers.
Knowledge of freight audit and payment processes.
Experience with transportation network optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Competencies
Transportation Planning & Optimization
Order Management
Carrier Relationship Management
Customer Service Excellence
Data Analysis & Reporting
Problem Solving
Process Improvement
Communication & Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Organizational Relationships
Reports to the Director of Transportation. Works closely with transportation, warehousing, distribution, customer service, procurement, finance, IT, and supply chain teams, as well as external carriers, brokers, and logistics service providers.
Why Choose Bernhardt Furniture?
A safe, healthy, and secure work environment.
Comprehensive orientation and job-specific training.
Continual development opportunities across departments.
Bonus opportunities for all employees.
Employee discounts and recognition programs.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
Full-time employees qualify for medical, vision, and dental insurance after just 31 days.
Access to an onsite wellness clinic staffed by board-certified professionals through Caldwell UNC Healthcare.
Eligibility for membership at the Quest4Life Wellness Center.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate families.
401(k), Life/AD&D, and optional short-term disability coverage after 31 days of full-time employment.
Paid Holidays & Time Off
Paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
Annual facility closures for one week in July and one week in December.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Bernhardt, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We stand against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to ensuring equality, fairness, and respect for everyone we serve.
About Bernhardt Furniture Company
Founded in 1889 by John Mathias Bernhardt in Lenoir, NC, Bernhardt Furniture has grown into one of the largest family-owned furniture companies in the nation and a global leader in furniture manufacturing. With eight manufacturing facilities, a 75,000-square-foot showroom in High Point, NC, and a team of approximately 1,400 employees worldwide, Bernhardt is renowned for its award-winning designs and commitment to quality. Now led by the fourth generation, we remain true to our founding principles of high standards, craftsmanship, innovation, and community welfare.
Become part of the Bernhardt legacy and help shape our future.
EEO/Vet/Disabled
Bernhardt Furniture
Join one of the oldest and most respected family-owned furniture companies in the United States and become part of a 130-year legacy of craftsmanship and quality. At Bernhardt Furniture, we are committed to:
Fostering a safe, dynamic, and ethical work environment that supports growth and satisfaction.
Encouraging personal and professional development to help our employees reach their full potential.
Cultivating a culture of pride, camaraderie, and collaboration through teamwork.
Supporting community initiatives and making a positive impact where we live and work.

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