Ground Transportation Manager
Ground Transportation Manager
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Job Description
Why Crane Worldwide Logistics
At Crane Worldwide Logistics we are driven by innovation customer excellence and operational leadership. We offer the opportunity to lead and optimize a dynamic European ground transportation network supporting some of the most critical and high-profile supply chains globally.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist in ground transportation project scopes including cost and price assessment and resources required
- Works closely with the incoming Director of Ground Product in the Region to establish a best in class Pan-European trucking capability to serve existing and new clients within the Crane EMEIA Network.
- Works closely with existing countries and branches in local transportation activities.
- Ensures consistency efficiency and best in class service delivery.
- Ensures transportation projects meet on-time delivery expectations profitability expectations and are executed within the scope of the clients expectations
- Facilitates any deviations with management through ongoing communication
- Actively participates in the sharing of best practices and organizational skill development
- Manages vendors/suppliers and coaches internal team members to achieve project objectives
- Ability to travel within the EU (30% travel)
- Other duties as assigned
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Talking hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Full clean drivers license
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- General understanding of transportation industry to include equipment types carrier capabilities pricing and regulations
- Strong understanding of Europe Geography
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Works well in a team environment
EDUCATION AND DIRECT WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 4-6 years project ground transportation management experience in a related industry
- Fluent English a second European language would be advantageous.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
