Transportation / Logistics Manager , MGNA

Avery Dennison is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Transportation/Logistics  Manager to join our Materials Group North American Supply Chain team. This pivotal role will oversee all end-to-end transportation activities across North America focusing on optimizing freight planning cost efficiency and service excellence.

In this role you will be responsible for both inbound and outbound freight operations as well as the management of our internal fleet. You will play a crucial role in shaping our transportation strategy ensuring efficient and reliable movement of goods while driving cost savings and maintaining high service levels for our customers.

This position requires strong leadership as you will manage a team with several direct reports including other managers. Collaboration is key; you will partner closely with our procurement team and be heavily involved in carrier reviews and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Freight Planning: Develop and implement robust freight planning strategies for inbound outbound and inter-company movements to optimize routes modes and carrier utilization.

• Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across all transportation functions including freight negotiation route optimization and operational efficiencies. Manage transportation budgets and analyze spend to ensure financial targets are met.

• Service Excellence: Ensure high levels of on-time delivery and customer satisfaction by monitoring carrier performance resolving service issues and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Carrier Relationship Management: Partner with the procurement team to manage carrier relationships lead business reviews and execute RFP processes to secure high level service levels while balancing costs.

• Fleet Management: Oversee the operations and strategic development of our internal fleet ensuring efficiency compliance and safety.

• Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop a high-performing transportation team including managing managers and individual contributors.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with procurement supply chain manufacturing sales finance and customer service teams to align transportation strategies with broader business objectives.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all transportation activities comply with relevant regulations safety standards and company policies.

• Technology & Data: Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and data analytics to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a transportation or logistics-related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role with demonstrated success in leading and developing teams including managing other managers.

• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS)  is a must

• Proven expertise in end-to-end transportation management including inbound outbound and private fleet operations.

• Strong understanding of freight planning carrier management cost optimization and service level agreements.

• Experience with carrier negotiation RFP processes and contract management.

• Experience in any Warehouse management system and other supply chain software is preferred

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to analyze complex data identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this position is $115325 - $145301/ year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time