Transportation Manager

The corporate Transportation Manager is responsible for planning, direction, and coordination of all transportation operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of all material and goods related to Carlex’s OE and aftermarket business. This position will work directly with MP&L Managers at each Carlex location to ensure logistics strategy is being executed in most efficient way.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
** Develop, implement, and manage ongoing short and long term logistics strategy for Carlex.

Manage all aspects of spend and reporting for all logistics activities for plants and AGSPlan, direct, and manage activities of 3rd party logistics partner(s)
Competitively bid Carlex requirements within the market.

Negotiate best rates among transportation and logistics costs

Work with Carlex manufacturing, warehouse operations, and suppliers to oversee coordination of best cost-effective routes

Develop and measure key performance metrics related to supply chain management

Develop and execute savings initiatives, involving 3PL and plant MP&L personnel

Submit annual freight estimate for finance budgeting and monthly reporting

Submit monthly freight accrual and supervise freight payment activities

Ensure transportation activities are compliant with State and Federal regulations in respective areas

Provide critical input in new production quotes through management of an ongoing component and inter-company freight cost calculator

Track SOP / EOP / Part Transfers to identify and proactively manage significant changes to transportation routes

Supervise trade advisor services and broker actions to ensure Carlex is compliant with US import and Export regulations.

Resolve claim issues as necessary

Approve relevant invoices as they occurREQUIREMENTSExperience

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
10+ years of experience in Logistics industry5+ years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment

Other Requirements:

Highly experienced in, and strong understanding of, government regulations related to supply chain

Experience with strategic planning and implementation

Experience with the coordination of personnel and resources

Work beyond traditional 40 hours per week may be required as work load or projects dictates, including weekends and holidays

Up to 75% travel to Carlex facilities on regular basis

Valid Driver’s license
** KEY COMPETENCIES
** Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis

Excellent Analytical Skills Excellent customer service and tactical skills

Ability to lead using Servant Leadership model.

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within internal and external areas, such as Purchasing, Finance, Production, Shipping and Receiving| | | |