Transportation Manager

We are looking for a Transportation Manager for a manufacturing company located in Concord. 

Full time, perm position

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is part of the Logistics and Supply Chain organization with direct accountability to the Transportation Management teams. 

Responsible for leading the Transportation team in the development and execution of the goals and objectives of Transportation. Leads a team of dedicated team members providing developmental guidance and strategic direction. Evaluates, recommends and implements strategies to drive transportation improvements, supply chain optimization initiatives and third party provider and vendor performance. Builds a network of industry and professional contacts to ensure relevance with the initiatives.
It supports the transportation team through critical thinking and data analysis to drive continuous customer value.  It serves as a key point of contact for Sales, Planners, Customers, and Distribution for order management and validation, launch and promotional allocations, and service level detail.  Extensive interaction with numerous internal and external teams will be required to deliver expected results.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attract, develop and manage a highly skilled and motivated team capable of supporting current and future company transportation needs.
• Help to develop, document, and execute a comprehensive transportation plan to drive optimal customer service and profitability across the business, incorporating transportation and vendor relations as well as strategic feedback to company management.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper questions or issues.
• Provide expertise and capacity to rapidly assess and address emerging business issues as they arise.
• Reviews/analyzes logistics, quality and operational processes, proposing changes, as needed, to insure a high level of service to customers.
• Prepares and presents reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings and other items affecting services.
• Monitors transportation vendors performance levels, recommends improvements or service enhancements, and takes necessary action to resolve issues.
• Lead the efforts to plan, manage and successfully execute transportation initiatives including providing day-to-day leadership and direction to resources working on such initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to establish a carrier strategy for distribution centers across North America, Canada, and Mexico providing domestic and international transportation capacity.
• Provide knowledge and understanding of asset based fleet management operations, import & export operations, and import compliance with a deep understanding of DOT and other regulatory agency compliance.
• Achieve transportation operating plan goals through management of cost/service performance metrics.
• Conduct regular reviews of internal and external transportation requirements.
• Conduct regular survey of market available transportation services and pricing to assure current rates are competitive.
• Support TMS optimization and enhancements to ensure effectiveness of its operation for internal users.
• Responsible for the optimization of transportation programs for all company locations.
• Monitor and communicate performance metrics to ensure successful fulfillment, effective risk mitigation, timely escalations and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and review the company’s logistics operations business practices, update and develop process documentation, streamline opportunities, and eliminate non-value added activities.
• Ensure the existence, maintenance, and functioning of an adequate system of internal controls in all functional areas of the Transportation department.
• Facilitate and improve coordination within the Operations department and other departments (e.g. Sales, Accounting, Finance, and IT).
  Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience in transportation vendor management
• Excellent human resource skills: coaching, mentoring, performance management
• Strong communication skills: excellent oral and written and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills: team-work, delegation, project management, time management, multi-tasking, cross-functional collaboration
• Track record of successfully identifying and implementing process changes
• Ability to quickly gather and analyze data, present it to senior management in a compelling way, and make recommendations to improve the business
• Progressive knowledge of the transportation industry including competition and trends in manufacturing verticals is required
• Demonstrated ability of managing cost performance, supply/demand forecasting and distribution execution across a variety of product lines from multiple sources
• Must be familiar with DOT, FMSCA regulations and with the highly stringent domestic and international regulatory environments governing transportation & logistics
• NVOCC/Freight Forwarder/Broker experience desirable
• Experience using TMS
• Bachelor’s degree, with a major in supply chain management, logistics or business administration; MBA a plus
• 7-10 years direct experience in a supply chain management or logistics role with increasing responsibilities for purchasing transportation, supplier negotiation, and contracts
• Effective leadership, teamwork, organizational and presentation skills
• Must be flexible, and able to work and manage diverse global partners, teams and personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities are required
• Strong change management skills are required
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Self-directed and highly organized
• Strong negotiation skills
• Available to travel up to 40%

How to Apply: 

Please send resume to resume@gc-employment.com with the subject line "Transportation Manager"