Transportation Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the selection, performance and measurement of carriers.


• Negotiates freight rates and services.


• Highly analytical.


• Administration of contracts, rate tariffs, operating authority, certificates of insurance, SCAC code confirmation, etc.


• Manages route guides, ensuring carriers are selected with the appropriate capacity and service levels while achieving budget goals.


• Works closely with the TMS provider ensuring reports and data are accurate and providing value to drive the business forward.


• Oversees and administering the carrier claim process.


• Manages the carrier freight payment and audit process.


• Manages carrier compliance, cost and strategy.


• Develops, audit and oversee plant shipping policy.


• Supervises fleet relationships.


• Manages logistics 3PL relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/major in supply chain, logistics, transportation or business.


• 7 - 12 years’ experience in transportation operations / logistics or transportation procurement (analyst moved up to manager).


• Experience with carrier negotiations, agreements and tariffs.


• Knowledge of all modes of transportation, especially TL, IMDL, LTL and fleet.


• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (US and Canada).


• Experience with TMS and 3PL solutions.


• Knowledge of DOT, IATA, IMDG code, 49 CFR, US Census Bureau, Customer and other governmental regulations.


• Microsoft Office Suite expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint