Senior Buyer - Global Logistics

Lear Corp.•Southfield, MI

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About The Position

As a member of the Global Logistics team, you will be responsible for negotiating and purchasing logistics services from global logistics service providers to support plant and customer requirements. This position will utilize InforNexus for sourcing activities as well as maintaining / managing contracts and rates with carriers. InforNexus provides a cloud-based collaboration platform between global suppliers, logistics service providers and Lear Plants that brings global supply chain visibility and control to Lear Corporation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, or equivalent work experience is required
+2 years' experience in Supply Chain Management
Must understand integrated supply chain and logistics concepts, as well as the relationship with service providers and outside vendors
Experience in global logistics and/or import/export processes
The candidate must be highly proficient in all MS Office applications
Must be able to prioritize tasks efficiently, have great attention to detail
Advanced problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Proficient English language skills required
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact with clients in resolving problems and coordinating implementations

Nice To Haves

Spanish or foreign language skills

Responsibilities

Negotiate and purchase logistics services (FCL, LCL, Air freight, Parcel)
Conduct regular RFQs to support logistics network
Maintain pricing and manage contracts within InforNexus
Drive data global team requires to optimize regional plants inbound freight in other regions
Support regional logistics managers to optimize logistics processes
Support lane implementations
Support transportation and logistics studies
Process and distribute monthly metrics and develop key performance indicator reports
Manage supply base and develop relationships to improve performance
Resolve day to day international logistics procurement issues and disruptions
Perform problem resolution on a day to day basis for issues related to and support of freight bill audit and payment
Manage spot shipments for Southfield campus on an as needed basis
Utilize freight payment data to drive & validate engineered and optimized savings
Manage carrier claims
Manage Global Logistics website
Maintain training materials and support training on InforNexus for procurement functions to the global team