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Job Description:
We're one of the world's largest providers of transportation and logistics services. Our customers range from small and mid-sized companies up to global enterprises. Our Global Logistics and Distribution business unit provides comprehensive logistics services and warehousing solutions utilizing a global network of distribution centers, innovative technology and supply chain expertise to manage the flow of goods from receiving to storage and order processing to shipment.
Job Summary:
The Senior Transport Planning Supervisor directs multi-mode transportation service offerings (e.g., trucking, railroad, steamship, etc.) for distribution customers. Oversees vendor selection, negotiates rates and plans transportation routes to meet customer needs, and transit time expectations. Ensures that transport carrier performance meets UPS standards and regulatory compliance and provides recommendations for operational improvements. Ensures maximum efficiency and utilization of the transportation network fleet to reduce transportation costs and improve margins for UPS.
Provides specific functional expertise that is theoretical and conceptual in nature. This expertise is typically acquired through a combination of university education and experience within a field. May have responsibility for supervising others in the capacity of a "player coach" but primary focus is individual expertise.
Applies conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Performs a mix of routine and novel work assignments. Analyzes multiple data sources, both qualitative and quantitative, to understand problems related to own job discipline. Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions. Impacts the team's productivity and quality. Builds consensus among members of the team or related teams regarding technical issues related to own job discipline. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Qualifications:
Warehouse / Distribution knowledge - Preferred.
Transportation knowledge - Preferred.
Bachelor's degree or International equivalent and/or 3 years of UPS experience - Preferred.
Must be currently located in the same geographic location - Required.
MS Office - Outlook Proficiency.
Ability to cope with changes and overcome obstacles/challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Business Communication skills for client facing interaction and internal partners.
Other Criteria:
Job Grade: 20E
Schedule/typical working hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30, could include weekend work and overtime, depending on business needs.
Last day to apply is 12/6/2024 EOD
Employee Type: Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.