Transportation Manager at Formica in Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted in Management 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
The selected candidate will ideally have several years of progressing responsibility including team leadership and possess a strong analytical background. The candidate will have demonstrated success leading multi-mode logistics networks across North America and possess a good working knowledge of import/export requirements. The candidate will use their strong background in further developing the logistics system across the Formica North America network.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE
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· Bachelor's Degree preferred |
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· 5-10 years proven experience working in the transportation industry |
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· Solid knowledge of supply chain management Logistics |
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· Understanding of DOT regulations |
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· Experience with FTL, Private Fleet, dedicated Fleet, Parcel, Ocean transportation |
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· Proven experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point |
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· Candidate must be able to work independently and demonstrate the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively. |
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· Precise attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills required. |
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· Analyzing the advantage/disadvantages between private fleet versus dedicated fleet. |
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· Investigate 3PL transportation opportunities |
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· Use of TMS and advanced dispatching functions |
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· Understand the dynamics of "Last Mile Deliveries" |
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES
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· Planning and supervising the shipments from production to end-user |
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· Develop dispatching and routing activities on outbound shipments within Formica, H&K, and TRESPA |
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· Track and Monitor shipments to assure commitments are met and resolve daily transportation need. |
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· Negotiates and secures transportation agreements with transportation partners. Conduct an annual bid process to ensure best prices available within given timeframe. |
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· Analyze shipping volumes at Formica, HK, and TRESPA locations to develop synergies resulting in improved service and costs |
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· Maintain knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazmat shipments, safety, and freight classifications. |
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· Ensure compliance with export and domestic shipping legislation |
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· Manage carrier performance and relationships |
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· Collaboration with other departments, develops and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations. |
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· Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses results to develop and implement policies, plans, and budgets. |
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· Manage freight invoice review and payment process, outsourced to third party accounts receivable partner. |
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· Develop a preferred carrier lists to be used by the warehouse managers |
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· Working knowledge of Customs and international shipments |
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· Calculate accruals monthly |
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· Work with auditors as needed |
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· Perform other duties as needed. |
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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