Manager, International Transportation-Bridgewater, NJ
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Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Description:
Manager, International Transportation
Location: Bridgewater, NJ.Hybrid - 2-3 days in the NJ office
Duration: Full time role
Job description
Position Summary:
The Manager International Transportation will be responsible for coordinating all ocean, air and logistics activities for shipments of globally sourced product. This includes procurement, contract and operational management, and tracking of those shipments into all warehouses.
Job responsibilities:
Lead a team of professionals to manage the international transportation network of 10-15 service providers to ensure compliance with Client requirements & guidelines through QBR's, metrics, and SOP adherence
Drive cost effective transportation decisions through route optimization & effective container utilization, while maintaining On-Time Delivery to PO Need By Dates
Utilize volume forecasts and booking reports for capacity planning management to ensure product departs origin on-time
Manage transportation allocation plan to ensure contractual obligations are met
Leverage market intelligence and networking relationships to proactively understand global transportation environment to prepare for necessary changes and/or escalations of risk to business
Maintain provider transit compliance and make adjustments/changes as necessary
Collaborate with cross-functional peers to drive performance and problem resolution
Communicate with Hub offices to ensure compliance to logistics processes
Assist in negotiating competitive ocean & air freight agreements in support of Client Transportation provider procurement strategy
Support divisions with transit, cost, and market intelligence
Lead tactical implementations of strategic initiatives
Work with Sr. Director in setting and executing annual goals and objectives
General staff administration, including training and development plans
Serve as first level escalation point for department
Requirements:
5-8 years of international transportation experience required and at least 2 years in a management level position required
Bachelors degree in logistics or related field required
Must be well versed with MS suite applications
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively to team and cross-departmentally
Adapt to problem solving through process/data analysis
Strong negotiation skills, able to maintain/leverage industry relationships
Ability to manage rates/contracts/invoicing process
Location: Bridgewater, NJ.Hybrid - 2-3 days in the NJ office
Duration: Full time role
Job description
Position Summary:
The Manager International Transportation will be responsible for coordinating all ocean, air and logistics activities for shipments of globally sourced product. This includes procurement, contract and operational management, and tracking of those shipments into all warehouses.
Job responsibilities:
Lead a team of professionals to manage the international transportation network of 10-15 service providers to ensure compliance with Client requirements & guidelines through QBR's, metrics, and SOP adherence
Drive cost effective transportation decisions through route optimization & effective container utilization, while maintaining On-Time Delivery to PO Need By Dates
Utilize volume forecasts and booking reports for capacity planning management to ensure product departs origin on-time
Manage transportation allocation plan to ensure contractual obligations are met
Leverage market intelligence and networking relationships to proactively understand global transportation environment to prepare for necessary changes and/or escalations of risk to business
Maintain provider transit compliance and make adjustments/changes as necessary
Collaborate with cross-functional peers to drive performance and problem resolution
Communicate with Hub offices to ensure compliance to logistics processes
Assist in negotiating competitive ocean & air freight agreements in support of Client Transportation provider procurement strategy
Support divisions with transit, cost, and market intelligence
Lead tactical implementations of strategic initiatives
Work with Sr. Director in setting and executing annual goals and objectives
General staff administration, including training and development plans
Serve as first level escalation point for department
Requirements:
5-8 years of international transportation experience required and at least 2 years in a management level position required
Bachelors degree in logistics or related field required
Must be well versed with MS suite applications
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively to team and cross-departmentally
Adapt to problem solving through process/data analysis
Strong negotiation skills, able to maintain/leverage industry relationships
Ability to manage rates/contracts/invoicing process