Supply Chain Logistics Manager 2

Idaho Asphalt, Peak Asphalt•Nampa, ID

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is seeking an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for a Supply Chain Logistics Manager 2. This role reports to the Supply Chain Logistics Director and takes a lead role with operations to help with the successful implementation of SAP. The position is also responsible for rail fleet management.

Requirements

Familiar with the fundamentals of inventory control, forecasting, supplier management, contract development, and business negotiations.
New business development skills.
Ability to form and maintain strategic partnerships with leadership internal and external to the company.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates high accuracy in all tasks, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills, and excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Familiarity with inventory management software and ERP systems.
Ability to take ownership of a project and drive it forward.
Works effectively within a team, offering and receiving feedback with grace, and diplomatically providing recommendations and updates.
Ability to work with cross functional teams.
Three years of supervisory or lead experience.
Seven years of related experience, education, or certification.
Three to five years’ experience with end-to-end supply chain process.
Experience utilizing business data systems including ERP, data visualization and data reporting tools and the Microsoft Suite of applications.
Proven experience in purchasing, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
Strong negotiation skills and a track record of successful supplier management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage IntelliTrans system and act as a trainer.
Maintain rail rates in the ERP system.
Ensure compliance of owned and leased rail fleet.
Maintain detailed records on rail cars.
Facilitate rail car compliance inspections and certifications to comply with Federal Regulations.
Monitor daily railroad EDI activity and provide prompt problem identification and solutions.
Troubleshoot problems and delays related to rail logistics.
Improve asset utilization and efficient movements.
Adhere to and follow established transportation policies, procedures, and objectives.
Process and troubleshoot accounts payable for freight payables.
Demonstrate awareness of rail needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs through feasible solutions.
Track, dispute, and mitigate demurrage charges.
Analyze economics and oversee chemical and latex purchases and plant distributions.
Take a lead role in operations to help with a successful implementation of SAP and transition to more central procurement processes company wide.
Lead procurement activities, including sourcing, contracting, order management, and supplier development for strategic product and service categories for non-stock procurement.
Proactively work to resolve conflicts both internal and external to the organization.
Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with internal customers.
Analyze market trends to forecast material needs and potential cost fluctuations.
Perform other duties as assigned.