Transportation Services Manager

Airbus•Grapevine, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters in Grapevine, TX is seeking a Transportation Services Manager to direct local logistics, carrier relationships, and strategic process improvements to deliver cost-effective, scalable operations. Key duties include managing carrier tenders and rate negotiations, optimizing transport budgets, driving automation and lean processes, and collaborating with Warehouse Operations to meet customer demand and support company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain or Finance.
Minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing, or Freight Forwarding
Procurement or contract management experience
Experience with Logistics and Transportation
Strong experience is supplier management and relationship management
In-Depth understanding of Transportation costs including accessorial charges and fees
Knowledge to analyze large and multi-dimensional data sets
15% Domestic Travel Required
Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Ensure performance of local transportation related activities: 60%
Implement and control key performance indicators (service, cost, quality, …)
Consult with Warehouse Operations to anticipate, understand/challenge customer’s requests - Implement win/win transportation solutions
Control transportation cost allocation including process automation
Assist corporate audits, ask & drive specific audits on request
Ensure adherence to budget and monitor spend.
Participate in processes to optimize packaging and packaging spend
Manage Transportation Service Providers: 30 %
Lead the Transportation Service Provider Selection process
Originate calls for tender and rate negotiation
Facilitate regular business reviews focusing on contract adherence and continuous process improvement
Transportation partner monitoring and audit (Performance, billing accuracy…)
Continuous Improvement: 10%
Develop and implement company policies related to Transportation
Manage and drive improvement and cost savings projects related to Logistics and Transportation - share experience and best practices
Transportation Service provider development / opportunity expansion
Develop and implement lean processes and process automation
Participate in setting the business / logistics strategy including ensuring demand ramp-up requirements are met
Process and analyze damage claims to validate carrier performance and packaging standards - Focus efforts to identify areas to improve in the spirit of continuous improvement

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages