Job Description:
Domestic Transportation Manager
Our client, an established distributor of specialty chemical
products, is currently seeking a Domestic Transportation Manager to
join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position requiring onsite work (hybrid
schedule) in Blue Bell, PA.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, the Domestic
Transportation Manager will coordinate and manage the overall
processes and relationships with 3rd party service providers for
inbound and outbound freight in the US and Canada. Ensure the highest
level of service and value to internal and external customers, while
maintaining the lowest costs, which results in sustainable, profitable
growth for the company. This position will play an integral role in
ensuring the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the company Supply Chain.
Responsibilities:
Management:
- Identify service providers, issue and manage RFPs, Drive Decision
Selection of providers, manage the contracts to ensure contract
compliance and service / performance.
- Responsible for overall management, review, control, and execution
of outbound transportation; packaged and bulk.
- Set up, maintain, and improve key Warehouse and Transportation
KPIs/Metrics/Scorecards with key Warehouse, bulk terminals, and
Distribution partners.
- Drive continuous improvement with Warehouse and Distribution
partners both in terms of cost, service, and quality.
- Lead and manage changes in supplier from time to time with no
impact on service levels.
- Define and manage outbound transportation to continuously assess
supplier’s performance, quality, compliance, and costs. Lead and run
Quarterly Business Review’s with each Supplier. Assess and adapt to
the Supplier’s capability to meet strategic business needs and make
changes where necessary.
- Ensure the optimal use of available computer systems to enter,
maintain and process transportation related information internally
and externally, effectively, and efficiently.
- Establish, maintain, and report on the success of our Third-Party
providers, and work with Finance to maintain and ensure adherence to budget.
- Lead and project manage key supply chain and enterprise-wide
strategic initiatives
Execution:
- Coordinate and manage day to day activities with new and existing
3PL’s, including bulk terminals, ISO tank depots, trans-loading
facilities and Freight Forwarders. Requires arranging freight for
domestic direct sales orders and inventory purchases, through
internal and external communication with shipper, receiver, and
transportation provider.
- Manage all company shipping, and customer delivery, profiles in ERP.
- Coordinate and manage all company and customer rail cars; include
tracking, loading, shipping, cleaning, storage, and Performance metrics.
- Ensure service providers investigate and resolve all
transportation-related non-conformances, including claims, in a
satisfactory and timely manner. Manage freight claim submission and
track reimbursement.
- Monitor outbound transportation related expenses and ensure they
are within approved budgets.
- Review, reconcile, and approve all 3PL invoices, to include
guiding finance to process bill backs as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, particularly DOT
and Rail (Hazmat, HOS, CSA).
