Logistic Category Manager
Logistic Category Manager
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USD 85000 - 105000
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Job Description
The Logistic Category Manager will be responsible for developing implementing monitoring and realizing sourcing strategies for various subcategories and spending areas across multiple transportation modes including FTL LTL Parcel Rail and OvertheRoad rates. They will support procurement and fleet strategies to ensure alignment and secure the best prices. Additionally they will play a significant role in supporting the supply chain fleet and transportation teams enhancing their involvement and adding value.
Essential Tasks and Job Duties:
- Develop strategies in collaboration with crossfunctional teams to meet the demand for thirdparty transportation and services ensuring yearoveryear productivity improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Create and implement quarterly and annual RFQs to standardize and reduce transportation rates for all thirdparty transportation services.
- Champion and secure an optimal supplier mix to ensure continuous competition and service availability. Achieve transportation cost reductions and improved service across all modes.
- Support the development of new technology for transportation management sourcing negotiations supplier selection and contracting.
- Manage supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the subcategory ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to enduser satisfaction.
- lead market analysis and research to identify innovative partners and strategies conducting tenders and auctions to drive cost savings and process improvements.
- Purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet.
- Manage Fuel spend and strategically build a plan to reduce cost.
- oversees the endtoend lifecycle of each companyowned commercial vehicle and develops a plan to determine whether to rent sell reassign or retire a vehicle to reduce maintenance costs.
- Researching the best vehicle types and building a fleet based on a companys operations and budget then supervising their procurement.
- Sign a strategic agreement for vehicle maintenance to drive cost reduction and standardization.
- Other duties as signed
This role involves managing supplier relationships negotiating contracts and ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently and costeffectively. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemical industry strong analytical skills and the ability to drive strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience: 57 years of experience in procurement or purchasing preferably in a similar role.
- Skills: Strong negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
- Education: MBA is preferred or Relevant qualifications in procurement and supply CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certifications level 3.
- Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analyzing data and market trends to make informed decisions.
Other Information: Domestic and/or International Travel up to 30 as needed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
