Domestic Transport Manager
Baker Hughes
Domestic Transport Manager
Baker Hughes
Makes oilfield equipment and gas turbines
Do you enjoy leading transportation operations and ensuring the seamless movement of goods across domestic networks?
Are you passionate about logistics, process improvement, and driving operational excellence through effective carrier and supplier management?
As a Domestic Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing transportation activities, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring efficient product movement from origin through final delivery. You will work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize transportation strategies, improve processes, and support business objectives. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, resolving complex logistics challenges, and delivering high-quality transportation services.
As a Domestic Transport Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Defining transportation plans and selecting carriers to meet operational requirements.
• Organizing carrier loads and coordinating transportation activities through final delivery.
• Managing logistics suppliers and carrier performance to ensure service excellence.
• Developing and implementing process improvements to support changing business and operational needs.
• Analyzing transportation challenges and creating solutions for situations not covered by standard procedures.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support logistics and business objectives.
• Influencing stakeholders and peers to drive alignment and achieve transportation goals.
• Monitoring transportation activities and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Supporting the delivery of logistics services directly to business operations.
• Utilizing analytical skills to interpret transportation data and recommend process enhancements.
• Leading initiatives of moderate scope that improve transportation effectiveness and operational performance.
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have a High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Logistics as an alternative qualification.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of additional experience in Transportation.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of transportation planning, carrier management, and logistics processes.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex situations.
• Have experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Have the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Be capable of coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative
environment.
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.
• The role is general hours (8AM - 5PM)
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources and Virtual Therapy Programs
• Dependent and Partner Care programs
• Pet Insurance
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs in accordance with local policies and eligibility requirements. Benefit offerings may vary by location and are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies. This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Logistics Senior Team leader - TransportMakes oilfield equipment and gas turbines
Baker Hughes makes equipment and runs field services for oil and gas producers, LNG plant operators, pipeline companies and industrial power users. Its products cover the whole gas chain, from drill bits and well completions to the compressors and turbines that chill natural gas into liquid for export. Its oilfield arm drills, completes and maintains wells, while its industrial arm designs, builds and services turbomachinery, valves and monitoring software. It earns money from equipment sales, project work and long-term service agreements that keep installed machines running. The current company formed in 2017 when Baker Hughes combined with GE's oil and gas business, and it is based in Houston.
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