Formica-posted 3 months ago
Marion, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing

The position involves overseeing and managing transportation operations within the company. The candidate will be responsible for planning and supervising shipments from production to end-users, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with transportation partners. The role requires a solid understanding of supply chain management and logistics, as well as the ability to analyze and improve transportation processes.

  • Planning and supervising the shipments from production to end-user
  • Develop dispatching and routing activities on outbound shipments
  • Track and Monitor shipments to assure commitments are met and resolve daily transportation needs
  • Negotiate and secure transportation agreements with transportation partners
  • Conduct an annual bid process to ensure best prices available within given timeframe
  • Analyze shipping volumes between HK locations to develop synergies resulting in improved service and costs
  • Maintain knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazmat shipments, safety, and freight classifications
  • Ensure compliance with domestic shipping legislation
  • Manage carrier performance and relationships
  • Collaboration with other departments to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations
  • Review and analyze expenditures and other financial information; use results to develop and implement policies, plans, and budgets
  • Manage freight invoice review and payment process, outsourced to third party accounts receivable partner
  • Develop a preferred carrier list to be used by the warehouse managers
  • Working knowledge of Customs and international shipments
  • Manage HK fleet, including equipment leases and HK drivers
  • Work with auditors as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 5-10 years proven experience working in the transportation industry
  • Solid knowledge of supply chain management Logistics
  • Understanding of DOT regulations
  • Experience with FTL, Private Fleet, dedicated Fleet, and Parcel
  • Proven experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Precise attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills required
  • Ability to analyze the advantages/disadvantages between private fleet versus dedicated fleet
  • Investigate 3PL transportation opportunities
  • Use of TMS and advanced dispatching functions
  • Understanding of the dynamics of 'Last Mile Deliveries'
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