Carrier Manager, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Transportation Carrier/Procurement Manager will provide transportation leadership in the development and management of carrier relationships across the Novolex network. In addition, the Carrier Manager will provide data driven insights, fiscal responsibility, maintain carrier KPIs/score carding and be responsible for driving increased capacity and high service levels from our carrier base. This will require an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves numbers, and has a “Can Do” mentality when working with carriers and the Novolex team.

• Responsible for carrier management and procurement across multiple modes (Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, and parcel)
• Build strategic partnerships with key carriers, with contacts across multiple levels in their organization.
• Research and qualify new carriers based on asset size, modes and regions covered.
• Facilitate strategies to drive down cost and/or improve service.
• Negotiate carrier pricing.
• Help in the development and execution of RFPs and carrier bid events.
• Manage carrier capacity and drop pools.
• Create and monitor routing guides for transportation planners to execute against.
• Ensure accurate pricing and capacities are uploaded into the TMS rate system.
• Working with business teams and carriers to improve service to meet expected goals.
• Provide guidance and supervision to traffic and warehouse management.
• Create and maintain daily/weekly/monthly service KPIs and scorecards for carrier review,
• Collect, analyze, and manage quantitative data from various sources (TMS, TDW, Tableau, SAP) and create performance metrics and ad hoc reporting that will lead to service improvements.
• Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.

• BA/BS in logistics or related field with 5+ years previous business experience, preferably in supply chain, transportation, procurement, or warehousing with 3+ years demonstrated experience in carrier development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; strict attention to detail; ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Previous experience with Blue Yonder–TMS and Freight Procurement software preferred.
• High analytical ability desired

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,000-$115,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

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