Corporate Logistics Mgr.

Transportation Manager

Summary

• The main focus of the Transportation Manager position is the development and oversight of transportation management services for Worthington Enterprises. They will act as strategic and tactical liaison with the carrier companies. This position coordinates efforts across all business units and works with local shipping personnel focusing on cost savings and respective analysis; carrier oversight and contract negotiation, award and management are critical to ultimate financial performance (including issue resolution). The Transportation Manager supports on-going best-in-class practices and develops cost and service improvement options impacting the Corporation as a whole. The scope includes both in-bound and out-bound foreign and domestic freight; truck, rail and barge transportation modes, LTL, small package, carrier loss and damage claims and dedicated fleet management.
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate and maintain carrier contract pricing, freight handling agreements, resolve problems and settlements, contact custom officials to obtain release of incoming freight and resolve delays (corporate wide source and negotiate) $35+ million spend
• Work with Sales, Operation, Supply Chain and Purchasing on best freight rates, compliance with federal and foreign regulations (inbound/outbound foreign and domestic supply chains)
• Identify, develop and manage (with business unit transportation leadership) best-in-class practices and control model to optimize WE overall transportation spend to minimize total cost and realize required customer service levels
• Develop and maintain applicable management metrics
• Participate in the overall Purchasing strategy development
• Manages and directs production planning, material procurement, inventory control, rate setting, vendor selection and retention, expediting, analyzing and distribution of product for the divisions.
• Manage and coordinate shipping and receiving, inventory and warehousing of product
• Monitors all inbound and outbound loads in TMS for carrier response
• Knowledge of Load Builder and Load Coordinator role for assisting in problem solving and back-up
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Certifications/Experience Required

• In-depth, working knowledge of transportation industry with focus on Truckload, LTL, Parcel and International modes.
• Working knowledge of Consumer Products (producer and distribution)
• Detail and cost oriented; financial analysis capability
• Ability to handle high volumes in a timely manner with shifting requirements
• Professional and mature work attitude with an even temperament
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), professional
• Results driven: self-motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on time and with little supervision; able to work in team environment, striving toward consensus on strategy
• Ability to perform moderate to complex cost assessments
• Analytical capability and aptitude
• Able to oversee and manage multiple contract agreements, ensuring compliance and overall compliance
• In-depth, working knowledge of transportation industry with focus on flat-bed trucking, cost structures