Marine T&L Strategy and Contracting Manager

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading a team of 8 people responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Global MDC (Marine Dry Cargo), iso/flexi tanks, freight forwarders, and Port Agency sourcing/category strategies. The ultimate goal is to maximize value capture while ensuring ongoing Procurement support to Operations. The position is based at ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston, which serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Maritime Business / Maritime Transportation/mariner/supply chain/industrial engineer/global trade or customs management.
• Experience with commercial strategy development.
• Ocean freight procurement experience (carrier negotiations, RFPs, contracts).
• Business development experience.
• Category management experience.
• Experience with ocean carrier network.
• Knowledge of container shipping market dynamics.
• Knowledge of ocean carrier management.
• Knowledge of global trade.
• Knowledge of international container shipping.
• Experience with Purchase-to-Pay processes and systems (SAP, Ariba, Docusign, etc.).
• Strategic thinker, commercial edge, thought leader, change champion, CI mindset.
• Strong leadership/people development skills: ability to set clear expectations, stretch targets, coach/mentor and hold people accountable to elevate capability of the organization.
• Strong collaboration, influencing skills and analytics.
• High energy, strong work ethics, resilience, drive.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Masters in Logistics & Transportation from an accredited college or university.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
• CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution).
• Certified Ocean Transportation professional program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization that develops, implements, and owns commercial category strategies and plans to deliver business value.
• Identify opportunities to fill the value capture pipeline; stewards execution.
• Oversee the development of Logistics Category Procurement Strategies plans by Category Managers.
• Drive alignment with EMSC stakeholders to develop and execute commercial/go-to-market strategies.
• Lead key supplier interfaces & supports Supplier Engagement with key suppliers with Category Managers, Contract Managers, & the Business Line.
• Serve as a liaison between Logistics Regional Procurement, Category Managers & the business line (central and regional) to align on value integration plans.
• Own, benchmark, and steward Category metrics / KPIs.
• Develop people: coach, mentor, succession plan, etc.
• Create and/or support creation of category tools to drive value.
• Support agreement development (standardized templates, scopes of work, bid evaluation, compensation, etc.).
• Responsible for operational integrity (safety/controls).
• Accountable for compliance and training on Procurement processes and tools.
• Balance workload to meet business needs, including resourcing.
• Identify and drives continuous improvement and optimization.

Benefits

• Life Insurance Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager