Lead, Freight

Sandvik•Romeoville, IL

5d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining & Rock, the leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, currently has 1 opening for Lead, Freight on our 1st shift at 8:30AM. As a Lead, Freight you will be responsible for providing safe, cost-effective global transportation services across all service modes. Management and continuous improvement of transportation providers to reduce costs and improve service.

Requirements

5 -7 years’ experience in a Global Supply Chain Environment with a strong focus on transportation.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a business or supply chain discipline.
English Proficiency: Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12)
Ability to travel regionally if required
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with cross cultural workgroups
Experience in management change
Experience in coaching and training in the subject matter
Strong subject matter expertise in the following: Order to delivery process, Global Import/Export processes, Supply Chain data analytics

Nice To Haves

Experience in Blue Yonder TMS/WMS and SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct monthly carrier performance analysis and review
Assist in carrier sourcing, selection and execution planning
Develop and/or support cost savings initiatives in conjunction with logistics operations
Liaison between carrier and operations for issue resolution
Process creation and implementation
Review of international documentation as needed
Support full scope of carrier implementations for TMS
Resolve global transportation issues with carriers and brokers
Alignment with regional/global teams on improvement initiatives
Freight invoice audit and invoice dispute management