Director, Inland Procurement

Ocean Network Express•Chicago, IL

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads NA Procurement team in developing strategies that secure industry leading service while maintaining cost stability and competitiveness. Responsible for the Inland Operations procurement team, including truck rates and routes, as well as optimization efforts. The overall scope of functional area service procurement includes Rail and Truck transportation contracting, Depot and M&R Services, and Chassis provisioning. The directive is to ensure cargo moves using the most cost-efficient routings. Works cross-functionally and with external groups to accomplish service goals and cost containment goals. Develops and maintains good working relationships with key service providers. Responsible and accountable for all employees reporting directly or indirectly to this position and for ensuring company policy is communicated and followed. Proactively communicates cross-functionally to eliminate controllable service exceptions and operational costs. Identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies and coordinates cross-functional service efforts.

Requirements

5+ years of management experience in the international transportation industry.
Proven track record in monitoring and meeting departmental performance and financial metrics.
Ability to collaborate effectively
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Management of staff performance, experience in: delegation, performance coaching, feedback
Ability to envision, strategize, and capitalize on opportunities
Team Player and works cross-functionally
Strong analytical ability, acts objectively, and plans for long-term implications
Strong service orientation
Advanced knowledge of macros, pivot tables, and formulas in MS excel
Inland logistics, intermodal and port operations knowledge
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize
Manage container flows as related to schedules and deadlines
Applies logical methods utilizing analytical skills and experience for the best-suited approach; able to resolve complex issues
5+ years management
10 + years functional/ industry related
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing expenditures exceeding $500,000,000 annually, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads NA Procurement team in developing strategies that secure industry leading service while maintaining cost stability and competitiveness.
Responsible for the Inland Operations procurement team, including truck rates and routes, as well as optimization efforts.
Oversees Rail and Truck transportation contracting, Depot and M&R Services, and Chassis provisioning.
Ensures cargo moves using the most cost-efficient routings.
Works cross-functionally and with external groups to accomplish service goals and cost containment goals.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with key service providers.
Responsible and accountable for all employees reporting directly or indirectly to this position and for ensuring company policy is communicated and followed.
Proactively communicates cross-functionally to eliminate controllable service exceptions and operational costs.
Identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies and coordinates cross-functional service efforts.