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Chicago, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

USPack is a leading logistics provider custom built for the evolving needs of businesses in todays same-day delivery world. At USPack our focus every day is to help brands and businesses win in the delivery economy. Thats why we keep our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and developments that impact our business and our customers businesses. Thats how we stay ahead. Thats how we help our customers win.
Find out more at:
At USPack we know our people set us apart. And thats why we do everything we can to invest in them and help them grow every dont put people in jobs we work with them to develop long-term career paths that are rewarding challenging and fulfilling. Weve built an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and a sense of belonging. We value input we demand collaboration and we recognize performance. We work together we play together and we succeed together! Get on the path to a successful career that delivers more!
USPacks Benefits for Full Time positions include:
401(K)
Health Insurance
Disability/Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays

USPacks Benefits for Part Time positions include:
401(K)
Paid Sick Time


The Transportation Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of third-party transportation vendors that support all vertical operations. This position requires leadership and maintaining accountability for various related projects and participants.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following duties satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Vendor Pool Management:

    • Actively source transportation vendors to meet financial and operational targets.
    • Manage vendor database (profiles rates size contacts).
    • Pipeline management active weekly reporting of vendor pipeline recruiting.
    • Targeted sourcing create capacity aligned with existing needs/new business opportunities.
    • Develop network of vendors to serve as flex capacity offering back up services when IC drivers are not available.
    • In partnership with the cross functional teams participate in Quarterly/Annual business reviews with large vendors service performance data transfer growth opportunity feedback etc.
    • Proactive review of consolidation / profitability opportunities.
    • Responsible for the RFP process for outsourced work including but not limited to engaging vendors negotiating rates and contract terms submitting bids through the pricing department and vendor onboarding.
    • Consolidate with preferred vendors.
    • Create competitive tension in vendor pool for USPack customer deliveries.
    • Vendor contract management compliance in accordance with department requirements.
    • Manage standards around databasing rate cards and process.
    • Standardize data exchange with vendor pool.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Vendor Rate Management:

    • Standardize rate mechanics.
    • Standardize fuel surcharge grids in accordance with USP published FSC.
    • Introduce volume discount programs with vendors reaching specific thresholds.
    • Pro-active engagement with vendors on upcoming increase needs.
    • Create flowthrough of requests to standard internal review / potential customer discussion (increased rates to support increased costs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Retail Sales Partnership - Same Store Sales:

    • Supportpro-active sales engagement with existing customer base.
    • Vendor open capacity in existing footprints.
    • Strong relationships / vendor capacity in markets not serviced with existing customers.
    • Proactive engagement on cost saving opportunities for retail customers (days of service zone bundling delivery window review etc.).
    • Support cost modeling of new opportunities.
    • Engagement with vendors as potential sales channel.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

    • Logistics/Courier route management experience along with a background in contracting vendors route scheduling and customer service skills are critical to this position.
    • Proficient in analyzing understanding and disseminating data throughout the US Pack organization.
    • Strong strategic planning internal/external relationship building customer service focus financial and business acumen.
    • Able to maintain a high level of professionalism composure and calmness throughout all levels of customer and vendor relations.
    • Expert in MS Office Programs (Outlook Excel and Word) experience required.
    • Ability to lift to 25 pounds on occasion.
    • Availability to travel to meet the companys needs in all divisions. Approximately 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications - Education Experience Certificates and Licenses:

    • 5 years experience in operations management within the transportation industry including procurement functions.
    • Bachelors degree preferred.
    • Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Shift Days:Monday-Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Available to work extra hours weekends and holidays preferred.)
Pay Rate:from $70000 salaried (Dependent upon experience level.)
Travel required: up to 15%

At USPack our values are at the heart of everything we do every day. Theyre living breathing reminders of who we are what we do and how we should treat those around us. They guide our actions our interactions and our decisions. They are what drive us.
We are:
Driven by integrity Were driven by honesty transparency and trust. We know that actions speak louder than words. We hold ourselves to higher ethical standards that help build credibility and follow through on commitments. We believe that integrity isnt just a value its the compass that steers us toward success.

Driven by a passion for service Were driven by doing more by empowering others to succeed. Were proactive problem solvers. We live for a challenge and we love to help. We go above and beyond. For us service is more than a mindset its a way of life. Its our passion.

Driven by collaboration Were driven by common goals common understanding and uncommon communication. We start on the same page and work side-by-side building momentum and measurable progress at every step along a shared path to success.
Driven by accountability Were driven by a fierce sense of responsibility. We know the buck stops with us and we take that seriously. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients to our environment and to each other. We dont just say it we show it. We make it happen and we measure it.
Driven by innovation Were driven by whats now and whats next. For us its about never settling for the status quo. Its about staying one step ahead and embracing change. Its about pushing forward through shared ideas new approaches and new solutions to achieve things never thought possible.
If youd like to join the USPack Services Team fill out our online application or reach out to our Recruiting Team for current job opportunities at:Recruiting(AT)

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