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:

• Bachelors 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