Director, Operations/Logistics

DRiV•Southfield, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Logistics / Transportation / Business / Materials Engineering (MBA preferred)
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Logistics / Procurement / Materials Engineering or other similar areas, preferably within high-volume manufacturing industries
Solid prior experience and strong, high-level skills in supplier negotiation and materials/product management
Demonstrate expertise in logistics data modeling
Demonstrate understanding of LTL Freight Class structure
Previous history working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good command of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP
Excellent English language skills; knowledge of a second foreign language is an advantage
Familiarity with ocean pricing / rate structures and the various components of ocean rates
Understanding of shipping incoterms and how the terms differ and how they are used
Understanding of global port operations, US rail infrastructure and port terminal operations

Responsibilities

Manage all transportation operations across the Americas
Participate in executive level strategies for logistics cost reduction strategies and mode optimization
Benchmark modes using freight market platforms (Chainalytics, Xeneta, etc.) to ensure competitive rates.
Use industry publications, forums, etc., to keep Tenneco up to date on emerging issues and opportunities in freight market.
Serve as the global leader of the Transportation Management System (TMS)
Schedule and conduct periodic business reviews with primary freight suppliers for each region.
Schedule and conduct periodic business/freight market reviews with Business Unit stakeholders.
Negotiate freight rates, Conduct RFQs based on contract terms and market conditions.
Source freight suppliers for new lanes between RFQ activities where needed by Transportation Operations team.
Adhere to supply chain security best practices and protect business from vulnerabilities
Assist in carbon footprint reduction efforts to reduce Green House Gasses through upstream and downstream transportation
Work with carriers and Tenneco’s legal team to establish and maintain service contracts.
Communicate necessary commercial agreements to 3rd party freight audit/payment companies and facilities.
Maintain commercial projects in Wave to show status of savings.
Manage suppliers (carriers) in Tenneco’s vendor management systems.
Support budget preparation and monitoring for transportation spend.