3PL Operations Account Manager NJ

Allport Cargo Services USA•Clifton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allport Cargo Services is seeking a Supply Chain 3PL Account Manager to join their growing US Operations team. This role is responsible for the operational and technical management for named ACS accounts. The position will facilitate, monitor, and integrate the ACS USA service offering, both internally and externally, to optimize service delivery, customer value/satisfaction, and to drive continuous improvement. Candidates with 3PL experience, either on the provider or customer side, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

BS in Logistics / Supply Chain / International business / Project Management; equivalent in experience. (minimum 5 years)
Analytical thinker with strong quantitative, and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to manipulate data in Excel utilizing formulas, V Look Up and other advanced functions.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to convert data from Excel into PowerPoint presentations.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and vendors at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Infor Nexus Operating System a Plus.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the overall execution of an account at an operations management level, carrying out specific requirements as documented in the customer SOP and destination account management document.
Maintain strong contact/relationships with global customers and ACS regions supporting those customers.
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of customer’s business and associated supply chain requirements.
Drive operational excellence, improvement, and operational SOP execution / compliance / quality.
Create internal performance score-carding.
Conduct root cause analysis.
Develop and ensure necessary metrics/KPI’s are maintained and sustained for all operational aspects of the business.
Implement solutions to address and correct identified issues proactively.
Provide root cause analysis, drive continuous improvements and execution of solutions.
Minimize customer-perceived service failures through planned performance monitoring and operational guidance.
Monitor service levels to ensure that performance statistics meet customer and ACS contractual requirements.
Ensure compliance to operational, regulatory, and administrative policies and procedures.
Execute customer’s strategic initiatives to drive continuous process improvement and create long term value.
Analyze both new and existing businesses to generate additional revenue opportunities.
Implementation Project Management.
Escalation Line.
EDI troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Participate in ACS global and regional control tower management discussions to share best practices.
Account activities supported by Infor Nexus platform for workflow management.
Business Intelligence- Creation and Analysis of customer reports.
Prepare and facilitate QBR’s.
Ensure the transfer of best practices throughout the area of responsibility.
Ensure resource management / equipment planning processes are properly defined, deployed, and measured.