Truck Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago

Lombard, Illinois, United States Ocean Network Express Full time
Job Title: Truck Procurement Manager

Join Ocean Network Express as a Truck Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing our inland network. As a key member of our team, you will lead a group of analysts, ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes. Your primary objective will be to achieve and exceed operational targets within your area of expertise, regionally and departmentally.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide oversight and direction to team members, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Develop and mentor employees to foster their growth and development.
  • Empower employees to take ownership of performance metrics and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, aligning with the company's mission, vision, and goals.
  • Apply performance management techniques to set goals, provide feedback, and develop employees.
  • Drive results by leading employees to achieve productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
  • Manage assignments, plan workforce needs, and assign tasks appropriately.
  • Maintain effective communication through various channels, including meetings, one-on-one interactions, and electronic communications.
  • Recruit and hire top talent, collaborating with HR.
  • Provide career development guidance and support for employee career advancement.
  • Manage external and internal customers, responding promptly and effectively to inquiries and needs.
Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and multi-task.
  • Responsive, dependable, and follows through on commitments.
  • Ability to evaluate data, analyze, and problem-solve.
  • Effective communication: Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Relationship building: Foster positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Respond effectively to market changes and make informed decisions.
  • Multitasking and prioritization: Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other departments within the organization.
  • Leadership and expertise: Serve as a knowledgeable resource and provide leadership to the management team.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite.
Function-Specific Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Inland logistics, intermodal operations knowledge.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, including formulas.
  • Prior transportation equipment experience required.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Resolve operational issues: Provide timely support to Inland Operations teams to address challenges and maintain smooth operations.
  • Strategic planning: Anticipate and plan for unique scenarios to ensure the efficient functioning of the inland network.
  • Negotiate rates: Negotiate favorable truck rates with carriers to optimize costs.
  • Review and analyze rates: Conduct regular reviews and analyses of truck rates to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Approve rates: Authorize truck rate changes and approvals.
  • RFP process: Develop and manage the RFP process for rolling out new truck procurement initiatives.
  • KPI development and monitoring: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators.
  • Cost and volume metrics: Develop reports to measure and analyze cost and volume metrics related to truck procurement.
  • Database maintenance: Maintain truck rate databases in the ONE system.
  • Route management: Ensure the accuracy and alignment of inland routes.
  • Intermodal route analysis: Input and analyze intermodal routes to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Vendor relationships: Build and maintain strong working relationships with truck vendors.
  • Sales & Commercial support: Provide cost and service information to Commercial Teams.
  • 3rd party platform contracts: Manage contracts for 3rd party platforms used for intermodal truck drayage.
Requirements:
  • 3+ yrs management/supervisory experience and 5+ function/industry-related.
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Ocean Network Express provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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