PS Logistics-posted 10 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Laredo, TX

The Cross Border Carriers Procurement and Operations Manager is responsible for procuring Mexico-U.S. carriers on all the 33 crossing points in this border, as well as overseeing the day-to-day management of all of these carriers. The primary goal of this position is to ensure we have one SME point of contact for carriers that provide cross border drayage between these two countries. Ensure we maintain on-time delivery of shipments while optimizing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. This role involves leading the constant procurement and addition of new carriers, personally validating the competencies of each carrier, evaluating their performance, negotiating rates as well as knowing all details of all border crossing points. Border crossing rates per border crossing point, tolls on SB moves, tolls on NB moves, annual CTPAT, OEA and Safety audits and additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

  • Ensuring we have at least ten carrier options per border crossing point between the U.S. Mexico border.
  • Validating the competencies of each carrier with physical visits and audits to ensure compliance with TA Service level and certification requirements and standards.
  • Overseeing and planning the daily management of carriers through proper carrier relations, evaluations, and feedback from operations.
  • Maintaining close communication with carriers to ensure timely payments and responses to service requirements.
  • Constantly monitoring toll costs, border crossing times, and equipment utilization to optimize rates.
  • Ensuring full transparency and real-time EDI visibility from carriers.
  • Addressing operational challenges such as late arrivals and process inefficiencies.
  • Ensuring compliance with CBP’s CTPAT Certified or compliant requirements and Mexico’s OEA and Transporte limpio requirements.
  • A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in carrier operations, procurement, border crossing logistics, U.S. and Mexico Customs supply chain management and transportation.
  • 1 year of experience in project management preferred.
  • Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), yard management systems (YMS), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
  • Strong procurement and carrier management skills, including mentoring and training team members.
  • Fully bi-lingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with logistics tools such as web tracking tools and DOT U.S. and Mexico requirements.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions quickly and develop solutions to optimize the logistics process.
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