Mgr, Logistics/Transportation (Remote)

Transportation / Relationship Management:

• Participate in RFP activities for carrier contract renewals when needed
• Build relationships, have open communication and work closely with our freight payment and audit supplier(s) - FBAP
• Partner with Sourcing and Contracts in order to keep some local carrier contracts in place
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders and suppliers on proper shipping processes, account numbers to use, direct them to correct contacts if not the transportation group, claims process
• Help with implementation of TMS
• Work with Central Logistics teams on projects to achieve Corporate cost savings goals
• Attend Central Logistics calls and meetings
• Liaison between Risk Management and other internal stakeholders for claims and high value shipments
• Act as an internal / external consultant
• Work with site Logistics leads in order to resolve shipping / receiving / payment issues
• Liaison between Global Trade and internal stakeholders / suppliers / customers
• Understand requests from stakeholders, triage situations and provide best possible solutions
• Build relationships, have open communication and work closely with 3PL’s, local and national carriers to execute acceptable OTD, resolve any issues that may arise and manage carrier performance in general
• Participate in QBR’s for some carriers
• Build relationships and work across multiple internal functional groups such as but not limited to: Digital Technology, Global Trade, Program Managers, Value Stream Leaders, Central Logistics, Procurement, Sourcing and Accounts Payable among others
• Help internal stakeholders set up truckload shipments
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and site Logistics / Financial leads
• Work on various projects for Logistics groups as necessary

Freight Bill Audit and Payment (FBAP):

• Approve exceptions on supplier’s website for shipments that don’t fit implemented coding logic
• Create and implement coding logic, correct any issues and review for any future updates
• Add / remove site ID’s as needed
• Create reports and presentations that allow our SBU to monitor on-going budget spend from Microsoft BI
• Manage all client ID’s to ensure shipments are being worked by all client ID’s
• Onboarding and management of carriers
• Review and approve all funding documents
• Identify trends and patterns contributing to on-going exceptions or payment issues
• Work to resolve any carrier payment delays and issues

Reporting:

• Month / Quarter / Annual reporting from FBAP data
• Monitor air vs ground spend
• Adhoc reporting via the FBAP data
• FedEx OTD

Systems:

• Microsoft BI
• FBAP website
• Fedex.com
• Microsoft Office 365
• Flagship (also known as BluJay)
• TMS system (future state)
• Supplier Dossier

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have integrity and accountability
• Be able to handle pressure
• Negotiation skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast paced environment
• Customer first mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be analytical
• Proficient in technology including TMS and Microsoft products
• Sense of urgency
• Organizational skills
• Ability to think outside of the box
• Strategic thinker
• Supply Chain / Logistics experience
• Excellent written, communication and listening skills
• Ability to make the appropriate business decisions required in a timely manner
• Be able to work independently and in a team setting when necessary