Transportation Management Logistics Planning Lead

NFI Industries•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Transportation Management Logistics Planning Lead is responsible for the operational execution for one or many pieces of business. This position may include the management of people, but will include collaboration with management on process, organic growth, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

BA or BS degree required
Ability to facilitate responsibility and manage expectations
3 - 4 years transportation-related industry experience with demonstrated acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions
Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills
High level of business acumen and leadership qualities
Professional aptitude, presentation and demeanor
Ability to meet/exceed time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to multitask
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to professionally interact with all levels of internal/external management
Availability to work flexible hours and travel based upon NFI and external client needs
Proficient with MS Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Individual commitment to strengthen existing skill set and also acquiring new skills as required by client or department demands
In-depth knowledge of TMS programs used for brokerage services
Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers

Responsibilities

Daily operational point-of-contact for internal NFI divisions and clients
Provides guidance and training to TM Coordinators, Sr Coordinators and Executives/Specialists
Initiate continuous improvement strategies that improve internal and external operations
May manage a team of TM coordinators and facilitate daily operational activities to service the customer
Collaborate with management to create custom operational procedures for individual customers that include the management of daily shipment activity, route guides, exception management and resolution processes, appointment scheduling, tracking initiatives, carrier procurement, spot market management, and shipment optimization
Consult and offer best practices through extensive knowledge of the supply chain market and your customer’s network
Identify opportunities to connect customers to other NFI divisions to improve their network and drive revenue to the broader organization
Work closely with management on quarterly business reviews (QBR) with your customer through several presentation methodologies
Collaborates with management to manage internal/external standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation
Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement that provides additional value to internal/external clients
Recognize opportunities and work to organically grow existing business
Must gain familiarity with NFI departments such as Carrier Relations, Freight Audit/Payment, and Invoicing