Transportation Manager Job at Carlex Glass Manufacturing, Troy, MI

  • Carlex Glass Manufacturing
  • Troy, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The corporate Transportation Manager is responsible for planning, direction, and coordination of all transportation operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of all material and goods related to Carlex’s OE and aftermarket business. This position will work directly with MP&L Managers at each Carlex location to ensure logistics strategy is being executed in most efficient way.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

**

  • Develop, implement, and manage ongoing short and long term logistics strategy for Carlex.

  • Manage all aspects of spend and reporting for all logistics activities for plants and AGS

  • Plan, direct, and manage activities of 3rd party logistics partner(s)

  • Competitively bid Carlex requirements within the market.

  • Negotiate best rates among transportation and logistics costs

  • Work with Carlex manufacturing, warehouse operations, and suppliers to oversee coordination of best cost-effective routes

  • Develop and measure key performance metrics related to supply chain management

  • Develop and execute savings initiatives, involving 3PL and plant MP&L personnel

  • Submit annual freight estimate for finance budgeting and monthly reporting

  • Submit monthly freight accrual and supervise freight payment activities

  • Ensure transportation activities are compliant with State and Federal regulations in respective areas

  • Provide critical input in new production quotes through management of an ongoing component and inter-company freight cost calculator

  • Track SOP / EOP / Part Transfers to identify and proactively manage significant changes to transportation routes

  • Supervise trade advisor services and broker actions to ensure Carlex is compliant with US import and Export regulations.

  • Resolve claim issues as necessary

  • Approve relevant invoices as they occur

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

  • Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in Logistics industry

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment

Other Requirements:

  • Highly experienced in, and strong understanding of, government regulations related to supply chain

  • Experience with strategic planning and implementation

  • Experience with the coordination of personnel and resources

  • Work beyond traditional 40 hours per week may be required as work load or projects dictates, including weekends and holidays

  • Up to 75% travel to Carlex facilities on regular basis

  • Valid Driver’s license

**KEY COMPETENCIES

**

  • Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis

  • Excellent Analytical Skills

  • Excellent customer service and tactical skills

  • Ability to lead using Servant Leadership model.

  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within internal and external areas, such as Purchasing, Finance, Production, Shipping and Receiving

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Job Tags

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