Regional Transportation Manager

The Clorox Company • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: The Regional Transportation Manager is responsible for the transportation operations within a given North American geographic region (east). Critical responsibilities include daily operations oversight as well as the development and execution of short- and long-term transportation strategies that will deliver efficient service and cost balance to support the business. The role will develop and actively lead a carrier portfolio and leverage critical truckload and intermodal transportation carrier relationships to deliver short and long-term business objectives. In this role, you will: Lead efforts for continuous service level improvements, engaging all involved parties (internal and external). Fully own truckload and Intermodal transportation costs for assigned geographic region. Proactively address cost drivers and boldly eliminate variances and drive out waste to deliver value-creation. Provide direction and oversight to 3PL partners running daily freight execution Partner with Procurement, Customer Supply Chain and Fulfillment and the business teams on strategic projects, providing transportation insights, subject matter expertise, and transportation solutions. Work cross-functionally to minimize service disruptions and ensure successful supply chains are established and maintained. Stay on top of industry/market conditions and trends and leverage industry resources and knowledge to provide insight, identify the best processes and new technology to improve results

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of Supply Chain Experience
• 7+ years of Transportation Experience
• Confirmed leadership with the ability to influence and turn ideas into actions
• Strong carrier, customer or supplier management experience (including negotiation tactics and performance management)
• Experience with the development of forecasts/budgets, and running operations against a forecast/budget
• Self-motivated, and possess strong abilities to work seamlessly across functional boundaries
• Ability to monitor and report out on performance on daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Functional experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Analytical Skills

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of ERP (SAP) experience

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts for continuous service level improvements, engaging all involved parties (internal and external)
• Fully own truckload and Intermodal transportation costs for assigned geographic region
• Proactively address cost drivers and boldly eliminate variances and drive out waste to deliver value-creation
• Provide direction and oversight to 3PL partners running daily freight execution
• Partner with Procurement, Customer Supply Chain and Fulfillment and the business teams on strategic projects, providing transportation insights, subject matter expertise, and transportation solutions
• Work cross-functionally to minimize service disruptions and ensure successful supply chains are established and maintained
• Stay on top of industry/market conditions and trends and leverage industry resources and knowledge to provide insight, identify the best processes and new technology to improve results

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
• flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
• inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

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