Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager

Company Description

It’s more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold in more than 90 countries. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.

Continuing to expand our Transportation Team, we are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager. 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.

• Identify through cost analysis the lowest cost accessorial option from port of departure to 3PL and implement
• Conduct ad hoc research and analysis for Outbound transportation
• Manage drayage projects to improve service, on time performance, lead-time, dwell time and to reduce cost
• 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
• 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
• Build and support advanced visualizations using Power BI or similar software
• 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
• Champion WOW, the company's continuous improvement program
• Responsible for track, report and present project update and results to sr. leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience in global business settings with proven ability to manage large cross-functional projects
• 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)
• Minimum of 4-5 years work experience in transportation, supply chain and project management
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills with proven data visualization skills
• BS/BA required, preferably in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related field
• 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
• Strong leadership, relationship building and communication 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

Pay Range: $90,000 - $95,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation is dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• 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.
• Manager and leadership training, weekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility

FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. Known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and unique mineral profile, FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

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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