Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager

Company Description

You may know us for our iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile, which are sold in more than 60 countries. We are FIJI Water, but what you may not know is that multiple wines in our portfolio have become leaders in their category based on dollar and volume sales. The FIJI Water Logistics Team distributes world-class, iconic products such as FIJI Water, JUSTIN Wines, and Landmark Wines. We've transformed the way FIJI Water delivers products to consumers. Instead of the historical delivery to distributors who then perform direct store replenishment, we deliver directly to retailers.

The team is seeking a new Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager who appreciates working in the business while working on the business. The role of the Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager is to lead process innovation automation, develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, improve productivity, and drive loss elimination across Transportation, Outbound trucking, and Drayage departments. This role will simultaneously work on independent projects and collaboratively play a leadership role. This manager will provide expertise in problem-solving and process optimization tools and techniques and help drive continuous improvement, reduce costs, and overall business improvement.

• Champion WOW, the company's continuous improvement program
• Work closely with Outbound Transportation Manager and International and Drayage Manager to develop and/or execute logistics contracting strategies for all drayage and last mile transportation and provide support for annual budget and audit
• Lead supply chain/transportation initiatives with accountability to improve processes and quality of service level while balancing FIJI Water & The Wonderful Company’s financial objectives
• Establish and manage continuous improvement strategies and cost saving programs and execute programs to drive advanced automation and cost reduction
• Manage outbound transportation projects to improve service, OTIF and to reduce cost
• Conduct ad hoc research and analysis for Outbound transportation
• Responsible for track, report and present project update and results to sr. leadership team
• Manage drayage projects to improve service, on time performance, lead-time, dwell time and to reduce cost
• Build and support advanced visualizations using Power BI or similar software
• Identify through cost analysis the lowest cost accessorial option from port of departure to 3PL and implement
• Work closely with internal departments including outbound trucking, drayage, distribution, customer service, planning teams, finance and external department including trucking and drayage vendors & 3PLs regarding project implementation and process improvement

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills with proven data visualization skills
• Self-motivated, high-energy individual who can function in a high demand, performance-driven environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Power Point, MS Outlook, Power BI, Office Suite
• Minimum of 4-5 years work experience in transportation, supply chain and project management
• BS/BA required, preferably in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related field
• Experience in global business settings with proven ability to manage large cross-functional projects
• Ideal candidate, 2-4 years of transportation contract negotiation experience
• Experience with ERP system (Oracle), freight & analytics tool (DAT) & supply chain visibility Platform (FourKites) preferred
• Knowledge in applying continuous improvement techniques and analytical tools such as Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) to achieve improved business results (Six Sigma Green Belt preferred but not required)

Pay Range: $90,000 - $95,000 base salary and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Additional Information

• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Manager and leadership training, weekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos.

FIJI Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 imported premium bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7 pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330 mL, 500 mL, 700 mL, 1 L, and 1.5 L. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has helped to preserve and protect the Sovi Basin and improve the lives of the native people of Fiji.

To discover Earth’s Finest Water, please visit www.fijiwater.com, or follow FIJI Water on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. To learn more about how the FIJI Water Foundation is supporting the communities and islands of Fiji, please visit www.fijiwaterfoundation.org.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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