Road Transportation Manager permanent… at Maganti IT… · Dundee

Company Description

Maganti IT Resources LLC

Job Description

Title: Road Transportation Manager

Location: Dundee, MI

Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and facilitate implementation of consistent best practices for aggregate logistics and distribution processes, systems and tools

• Identify synergies in logistics between all product lines and implement action plans for achievement

• Negotiate together with Procurement and local management on all road freight contracts and agreements

• Develop strategic alliances with our road service providers where appropriate

• Partner with the Safety team to ensure vendors comply with relevant safety requirements

• Develop, implement and oversee a certification program for logistics suppliers

• Issue logistics monthly business reports including key performance indicators (KPI's)

• Maintain awareness of all industry developments via key trade associations, government contacts, journals, seminars, conferences

• Benchmark performance versus key competitors

• Develop a team to manage all aspects of aggregate road transportation services

• Provide a mechanism for rapid conflict solution

• Establish a process that will provide wide access to road transportation rates and the quick development of freight rates for potential logistics networks and studies

• Maintain close coordination and communication with regional management, terminals, procurement and customers

• Other duties as assigned.

For the first year this position will have at least 50% travel, after the first year this will be reduced to 25% - 30%.

This position reports to the Director, Supply Chain Mgmt& Logistics.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Implements OH&S Mission: Ensures alignment of OH&S activities arising from OpCo OH&S mission

• Ensures adequate OH&S organization: Ensures relevant actions are taken so that OH&S requirements are met

• Identifies Hazards & Control Risks: Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented thoroughly

• Manages Incidents: Drives committed and effective incident management

Required qualification:

• Road transportation experience (trucking)

• 3-5 year’s logistics experience

• Minimum 1-3 experience in leadership positions/supervisory experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills

PREFERRED skills:

• Dump or pneumatic bulk tankers experience

• SAP efficiency

OTHER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent management skills, both of self and others

• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills

• Good business and financial acumen

• Good coaching skills; able to effectively delegate responsibility

• Ability to adapt to change while maintaining customer focus

• Ability to interact with and gain commitment from all levels of the organization

• Ability to build and develop successful teams

• Proficient in Computer skills

Qualifications

Required qualification:

• Road transportation experience (trucking)

• 3-5 year’s logistics experience

• Minimum 1-3 experience in leadership positions/supervisory experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills

PREFERRED skills:

• Dump or pneumatic bulk tankers experience

• SAP efficiency

Additional Information

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