Lead, Freight

Sandvik Mining & Rock , the leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, currently has 1 opening for Lead, Freight on our 1st shift at 8:30AM.As a Lead, Freight you will be responsible for providing safe, cost-effective global transportation services across all service modes. Management and continuous improvement of transportation providers to reduce costs and improve service.

Additional responsibilities include:

Conduct monthly carrier performance analysis and review

Assist in carrier sourcing, selection and execution planning

Develop and/or support cost savings initiatives in conjunction with logistics operations

Liaison between carrier and operations for issue resolution

Process creation and implementation

Review of international documentation as needed

Support full scope of carrier implementations for TMSResolve global transportation issues with carriers and brokers

Alignment with regional/global teams on improvement initiatives

Freight invoice audit and invoice dispute management

Experience and Required Competencies5
-7 years’ experience in a Global Supply Chain Environment with a strong focus on transportation.

EDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a business or supply chain discipline.

OTHER:

English Proficiency:
Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12)
Ability to travel regionally if requiredKPI’s:
Freight cost management, On-time delivery performance, Customer services fill rates, Delivery quality, Customer Satisfaction, Cost efficiency

Proficient in Microsoft Office Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel Experience in Blue Yonder TMS/WMS and SAP preferred KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

Internal:
Parts and Services BLMs, Parts and Service functions in Parts and Services, Regional Logistics Operation Managers, Global Inventory Management Teams, IT organization,External contacts:
Service providers:
Carriers, Customs brokers, Vendors, Infrastructure providersCOMPETENCIESTECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL Experience working with cross cultural work groups

Experience in management change

Experience in coaching and training in the subject matter

Strong subject matter expertise in the following

Order to delivery process

Global Import/Export processes

Supply Chain data analytics

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 dependent on experience.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at  / for the Lead, Freight position.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at  Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.