Transportation Manager

KEY RESULTS AREAS / PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position is based on procedures for selecting, monitoring and analyzing the performance of the transportation suppliers. While the position is based on a structured process, flexibility is required to handle special customer needs within the constraints of the local market for transportation services. The function is very important in that it provides an opportunity to positively differentiate our company from our competitors and add utility to our products.

All positions within the Supply Chain Department have cross-functional responsibilities in Customer Service and Distribution.

• Develop and implement strategy to determine optimum mode of transportation to deliver best customer performance
• Develop strategic alliances with select carriers to provide quality service at lowest total cost
• Locate and assign carriers to individual orders using cost-effective and reliable carriers
• Negotiate truck, rail and intermodal freight rates
• Achieve transportation cost and service objectives
• Create and distribute standard reports regarding freight costs and carrier performance
• Order rail cars and monitor private rail fleet
• Maintain high communication standards with key internal stakeholders such as Plant, Customer Service
• Improve safety measures linked to logistics activities
• Ensure that logistics related regulations are respected

• Regularly monitor demand against available stock levels to trigger timely replenishment
• Ensure appropriate stock levels at third-party warehouses via regular physical inventories
• Inform stakeholders of potential supply issues and loading risks

• Manage the performance of local third-party logistics providers (shipping lines, freight forwarders, road carriers, stockists, etc.).
• Verify monthly billing and invoicing reports.
• Intervene to resolve major issues or disputes related to service providers and ensure effective communication

• Manage a team of logistics specialists
• Manage schedules, workload, and team priorities
• Maintain robust backup systems and cross-training to ensure service continuity
• Monitor team performance against internal KPI’s
• Other duties, as assigned

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred, knowledge of the cement industry is a plus.
• Requires knowledge of the transportation industry, strong negotiations and analytical skills
• Must have at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• ERP experience, ideally SAP
• Knowledge of logistics regulations
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to address conflicts in a constructive and collaborative way