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Manager Transportation

4 months ago

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Packing Corp of America Full time
Manager Transportation

Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

Req #20013

Thursday, May 16, 2024

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.

Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds.

Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.

We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.

Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People - Customers - Trust

Position Summary:
The Transportation Manager-Corrugated Division is responsible for analyzing and managing the overall logistics needs for PCA Corrugated Plants.

The Transportation Manager provides direction for all modes of transportation, collaboratively negotiates all contractual transportation obligations on behalf of PCA, manages the Transportation Management System (TMS) and assists PCA Plants in performance management of transportation vendors.

This position establishes transportation objectives, programs and procedures and secures the necessary capacity to ensure the efficient, practical and economic movement of the company's products.


Dimensions:

This position is responsible for maintaining the required service level in terms of meeting delivery commitments and managing transportation spend within the region and/or across the division.

This includes outbound truckload and LTL transportation, project management, TMS management (rail & truck), business intelligence data mining and demurrage management.

This position may or may not have direct reports but is influential in strategic decision making as it relates to service, safety, and economics of outbound transportation to support Corrugated Plants.

This position will influence setting key performance indicators (KPI) and holding PCA and its vendors accountable for same.

Principle Accountabilities:

  • Develops company-wide transportation policies and procedures to deliver value to our customers in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and trains members of the logistics team in PCA policies and procedures.
  • Negotiates carrier contracts for outbound trucks; including risk mitigation through proper insurance, continuous improvement in the performance of the carrier as measured by cost and quality of services delivered.
  • Resolves contractual disputes, identifying and developing relationships with new carriers.
  • Drives performance and understanding through data analysis/ presentation and reporting.
  • Assists in resolving demurrage and damage claims.
  • Establishes and maintains effective audit procedures for all aspects of the transportation area, including the use of random third-party audits when required.
  • Establishes effective transportation teams made up of cross functional departments to continually improve service and reduce costs; provide the necessary training and support to instill the required operational discipline into the group.
  • Manages TMS relationships, both internal and external. Drives adoption of the platforms throughout the corrugated division through leadership and collaboration with the plants and Regional Transportation managers.
  • Knows and follows policies and procedures of the company, shares information that would benefit other members of the team and finds ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.
  • Strives to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers. This includes supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.
  • Represents PCA at professional trade organizations and with transportation vendors.
  • Works collaboratively with Corrugated Plant Management to ensure PCA is a shipper of choice for transportation vendors.

Decision Making:

The Transportation Manager is expected to make strategic operating decisions to ensure all service commitments are kept with all internal and external customers.

This includes working collaboratively with Corrugated Plant management to ensure key performance indictors (KPI's) are set and measured regarding outbound transportation.

This position requires a dedicated individual who is prepared to be available for problem resolution on a 24 hour, 7 day /week basis and can function effectively both inside and outside of the office support environment.

Interactions with Customers and Contacts

This position has direct interaction with all internal and external customers to ensure the level of service delivered meets or exceeds the customer's expectation.

This position has the authority to make the economic decisions necessary to ensure these expectations are met from a logistics point of view.

The Transportation Manager is responsible for collaboratively developing the carrier network and continuously improving overall performance while driving out cost.

Position Requirements

  • Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree, preferably in business, transportation, or logistics.
  • A minimum of five years previous work experience in a transportation function with experience in truck delivery. Containerboard and/or Corrugated Packaging industry experience preferred.
  • APICS or Transportation certification a plus.
  • Knowledge of all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations relating to transportation with a strong understanding of DOT and ICC guidelines and requirements.
  • Negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate carrier contracts and schedules.
  • Good inter-personal skills with the ability to network and build relationships with individuals in many areas of the company with varying demands and interests.
  • Good verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate delivery needs and expectations. Good working knowledge of PC applications including Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
  • Expert user of Excel, strong experience using and developing reports in PowerBI.
  • Previous experience using TMS systems , SMARTS, AS/400 or other automated information system required.
  • Solid financial analysis skills with the ability to evaluate transportation alternatives for cost effectiveness.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
  • Problem solving skills with ability to create alternative solutions.
  • Good listening and evaluating skills to accurately understand customer expectations.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Must be able to travel as necessary up to 50% and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.
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PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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