Director, Inland Procurement

Location

Naperville, IL. This position will follow a hybrid work-from-home/office model with at least three days in the office weekly 

Role Summary

Leads NA Procurement team in developing strategies that secure industry leading service while maintaining cost stability and competitiveness.

Additional Responsibilities

Responsible Inland Operations procurement team to include truck rates and routes as well as optimization efforts. Overall scope of functional area service procurement includes Rail and Truck transportation contracting, Depot and M&R Services and Chassis provisioning. Directive is to insure cargo moves using the most cost efficient routings. Works cross functionally and with external groups to accomplish service goals and cost containment goals. Develops and maintains good working relationships with key service providers. Responsible and accountable for all employees reporting directly or indirectly to this position and for ensuring company policy is communicated and followed. Proactively communicates cross-functionally to eliminate controllable service exceptions and operational costs. Identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies and coordinates cross-functional service efforts. Ability to draw upon 5+ years of management experience in the international transportation industry. Possess a proven track record in monitoring and meeting departmental performance and financial metrics. Experience overseeing expenditures exceeding $500,000,000 annually, is a plus. 

Core Required Skills and Competencies

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  Ability to collaborate effectively

  
  


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  Ability to multitask and prioritize

  
  


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  Management of staff performance, experience in: delegation, performance coaching, feedback 

  
  


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  Ability to envision, strategize, and capitalize on opportunities

  
  


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  Team Player and works cross-functionally

  
  


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  Strong analytical ability, acts objectively, and plans for long-term implications

  
  

Function Specific Skills

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  Strong service orientation

  
  


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  Advanced knowledge of macros, pivot tables, and formulas in MS excel

  
  


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  Inland logistics, intermodal and port operations knowledge

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize

  
  


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  Manage container flows as related to schedules and deadlines

  
  


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  Applies logical methods utilizing analytical skills and experience for the best-suited approach; able to resolve complex issues

  
  

Required Minimum Years Experience

5+ years management / 10 + years functional/ industry related

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.