Mgr - Transportation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mgr – Transportation role manages all strategic and tactical aspects of outbound and inbound logistics and transportation in a manner that achieves optimal cost and service for products and materials.  Assumes full responsibility for internal fleet P&L and manages cost and service for 3rd party carrier base.  
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Manages and optimizes all transportation modes including TL, LTL, Intermodal, Air, Ocean, Small Parcel 
•    Develops effective business strategy, implements and manages the associated cost reduction initiatives
•    Partners with key internal stakeholders to drive collaborative efforts designed to best serve the company and our customers
•    Continuously maximizes the TMS solution to leverage latest technology to drive optimization, compliance and lowest costs possible. 
•    Manages and directs domestic and international transportation operations, including but not limited to logistics procurement, carrier compliance, P&L and safety 
•    Identifies and implements improvements to internal transportation related processes in line with industry best practices
•    Directs the ongoing analysis of internal fleet vs. 3rd party carrier base needs; this includes negotiating with union drivers as well as 3rd party providers to achieve the lowest delivery cost 
•    Manages procurement strategy and process with 3rd party carrier base.
•    Develops and manages relationship with 3rd party carrier base, including contracts, performance management/metrics, compliance and safety
•    Facilitates driver safety programs in compliance of DOT regulations and auditing.  
•    Monitors and implements internal fleet technology
•    Manages internal fleet equipment strategy and the negotiation of equipment rentals, maintenance programs and contracts for trucks, trailers, etc.
•    Manages 3rd party equipment maintenance and internal mechanics shop
•    Manages all union relationships to insure all issues are contained and resolved in a timely manner
•    Leads all union negotiations, in conjunction with MATW legal and HR teams
•    Develops and utilizes KPI’s, exception management, root cause identification and implements sustainable corrective actions to drive business results.
•    Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.  Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
•    Additional duties as assigned.
 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain or related field
•    Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
•    8+ years progressive logistics/transportation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    5+ years in a leadership role
•    Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
•    High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.