Transportation Analytics Manager
In this newly created role and as part of the Corporate North American Transportation team, you will be a liaison among customers, carriers and the internal business units in terms of spend management, freight recovery, transportation optimization analytics, quarterly business reviews, carrier management/negotiation and project management.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute transportation optimization tools
- Lead analyses, document findings, prepare presentations, present recommended design options and required actions then implement strategy while collaborating with stakeholders
- Ensure risk mitigation plans are in place and transportation costs are controlled
- Develop new and enhance existing operational models in order to improve efficiency, customer experience and drive potential savings
- Manage the implementation of new programs / projects as well as ensure financial targets are met using strong analytical and auditing practices
- Provide a strategic and professional approach to the management of relationships between our customers and our transportation providers
- Work cross functionally with other departments (Shipping, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, etc.) to improve overall service and delivery performance
- Manage RFP (Request For Proposal) processes in order to meet operational service requirements and to achieve best total value in the selection of transportation services for varying modes of transportation
- Resolve customer transportation challenges as needed
- Proactively monitor, measure, and report carrier and service provider performance
- Provide operations training and guidance to newly acquired carriers
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Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in Business, Logistics, Finance or related field
- 3 to 5+ years’ experience in Transportation/Logistics/Finance
- Business acumen and analytical skills in Transportation/Logistics/Finance
- Experience using TMS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong project management and team building skills
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office
- Strong negotiation and project management skills