Sr Transportation Specialist-1

Bayer•Luling, LA

7d•$90,120 - $139,680•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a reality. We are looking for individuals who are hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference. As a Transportation Manager, you are responsible for managing the transportation of goods from suppliers to customers. This position involves coordinating shipping schedules, optimizing routes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will work closely with carriers and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products. Your role includes coordinating and optimizing the movement of daily outbound product shipments to meet customer demands and inbound raw material and component shipments to meet site consumption requirements. Additionally, you will provide technical support for related on-site service providers, off-site warehouses and terminals, and various other distribution-related business activities and contracts. You will be accountable for significant third-party operations on or offsite, support contract negotiation/execution, and mentor other colleagues in the transportation field.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Longstanding experience within Supply Chain/Logistics Operation, e.g., Rail, Ocean, Inland Waterway, Truck, and/or Storage
Experience in management of third-party site operations
Experience with rules and regulations surrounding the transportation and warehousing of dangerous goods
Experience with SAP modules such as Production and Planning (PP-OPO, PP-PI, Logistics Information System, and TLM) and MS Office applications
Knowledge of business processes in one or more areas of material management, logistics, quality management, or production planning
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 10+ years of successful experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of track record in a manufacturing/supply chain organization

Responsibilities

Work as an individual contributor and as part of a diverse team composed of engineers, operations personnel, and leadership
Support onsite customers with inbound raw material and component shipments, including scheduling, tracking, tracing, and expediting
Manage significant third-party transportation operations on or offsite, including supporting contract negotiations, leading contract execution, conducting quarterly performance reviews, and steering daily operations
Serve as a coach and mentor for junior colleagues in the transportation arena
Perform work in a manufacturing environment, which includes wearing PPSs, visiting the manufacturing areas, and following all safety procedures and guidelines
Become a SAP.TLM User Expert and support area SAP/TLM end users with daily issues
Ensure site compliance with DOT regulations
Manage multiple activities at one time and handle long-term projects as assigned