Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): · Seeking and on-boarding new strategic carrier partners as well as managing our current carrier portfolio. Scope to include contract creation/modification and negotiation of terms. · Designing and implementing metrics decks to drive performance improvement with our partner carriers. Completion of root cause analysis on all defects and using these data to drive continuous improvement activities. · Responding with best in class service to internal clients (Retail/Fulfillment Centers) regarding costs, status of freight, availability of freight and exceptions to the schedule of freight. · Creating and implementing improvements to our transportation network that deliver flexible and efficient products for our customers (such as expedited and high value freight options). The ideal candidate has a background in truckload, intermodal, LTL, and small parcel logistics, with demonstrated operations management skills in both bull and bear markets
· A completed Bachelor’s Degree (Logistics/Supply Chain management or a related field) from an accredited university or 2+ years Amazon experience · 7+ years of progressive responsibility in transportation operations or related field · 5+ years directly managing Truckload, LTL, intermodal, and Small Parcel carriers · Must be knowledgeable in rates, tariffs, discounts, classes and carriers · Experience with EDI Integration · Lean/Six Sigma Engineering experience · 25-50% travel required· MBA · Demonstrable problem-solving, mathematic and analytical skills using data to drive decisions in a business