Generac
Global Transportation Mode Manager
Waukesha, WI - USA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementNegotiationExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementLeadershipMentoringPublic SpeakingProcurement
About the role
- We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
- Additionally, this role will be matrixed into the leadership of a specified Business Unit providing monthly metrics, performance, and act as liaison between the Business Unit and Logistics Leadership.
- The Transportation Mode Manager will also be accountable to generate savings year over year while driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Provide Logistics expertise and support on logistics challenges to the Business unit ensuring timely resolution of issues as identified
- Develop and deploy KPIs reflecting areas of improvement or success
- Review and assess the Business unit logistics network to identify changes in practices in order to optimize logistics execution and costs
- Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures with the carriers
- Develop service level agreements inside existing contracts to ensure supplier performance
- Performs analysis and comparison of freight rates to determine the most economical and efficient means to deliver product and Lead RFP/RFQ initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5 years' experience in Transportation and Logistics services strategic sourcing for a Fortune 1000 company with an extensive domestic and international presence.
- 3 years' experience leading/mentoring teams or leading large-scale projects
- Ability to assess the global transportation environment in the short, medium, and long term and identify trends that will impact Generac.
Nice to have
- Experience with tariffs and rating methodologies (rates & services) in both US and global regions
- Experience leading and influencing multiple individuals and groups
- Experience and understanding of freight contracts and multiple methods of global transport
- Experience and understanding of carrier operations
- Experience in logistics analysis
- Leverage change management, project management and similar disciplines to align stakeholders' expectations
- Negotiate International and domestic contracts
- Conduct needs analysis, form strategies, and align expectations with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Skills
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, pricing, operations, and regulatory programs
- Strong knowledge of freight tariff rates/surcharges
- Extensive knowledge of Global transportation Operations (i.e. Pricing, Performance Metrics and Operations)
- Strong and varied knowledge of International and domestic logistics Industry and processes
- In depth Knowledge of transportation and logistics costs and regulations
- Advanced knowledge of transport tariffs
- Demonstrated process improvement and systematic process improvement skills
- Established negotiation skills with and selection of freight carriers
- Experience using Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications
- Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems
Compensation
- Conduct QBRs or Annual Reviews as necessary
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