Applications closed-Consultant Gig #852–USA–Supply Chain–Senior Manager, Logistics/Transportation

2 days ago

New York, NY, United States Internal Consulting Group Full-time
Senior Manager, Logistics/TransportationClient: An ICG client is looking for a Senior Manager, Logistics/Transportation to work within their team for a 12-month contract.
Role: The Senior Manager, Logistics/Transportation will be responsible to manage transportation operations, fleet and maintenance management, transportation procurement, freight audit, brokerage, and transportation technology (TMS, Equipment Tracking, Routing).

Key Responsibilities
Understand client's Supply Chain/Transportation & Logistics related processes, capabilities, and systemsIdentify and learn business challenges and operations of customersSet engagement objectives and scope, develop work plans, and coordinate activities across and between multiple project workstreamsIdentify and implement strategic programs for clients' operations departments, and develop ways to assess, measure, and improve operational performanceAssess and/or guide the assessment of large datasets to discover meaningful patterns, trends and relationshipsDevelop advanced analytics and/or cognitive approaches to generate insights and improve supply chain performanceEducation: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in industrial engineering, operations research, supply chain management or similar fieldExperience: 5+ years of professional experience working in a Supply Chain/Transportation department or with a Transportation Services Provider3+ years of experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions technology and/or implementation experience in one of the following: JDA/Blue Yonder, Oracle OTM, Descartes, Manhattan Associates, or MercuryGateExperience using analytics and metrics to assess transportation optimization performance, carrier performance, and operational performance to identify and quantify improvement opportunities3+ years of experience with transportation management specific to equipment management, fleet management, maintenance management and driver managementExperience in the following transportation modes: Ocean, Parcel, Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Rail, Expedited and Final Mile.
Logistics: Start date: Immediate, Duration: 1 year contract to start

Location:
USA various; As there are potential opportunities in several cities, we will consider candidates nationwide and those able to work remotely if willing to travel to client site as needed. Rates: The daily rate to the consultant will be based on experience for the right professional, and final client negotiations. Anticipated rate is USD 140 per hour ($1,100 per diem) Close date: No later than Wednesday 27th April 2022, 5PM ET (New York Time)