Senior Manager, Global Raw Materials Logistics & Transportation
Company: Brambles USA Inc
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than
any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates
and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55
countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse
business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them
transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less
environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You'll join an international
organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to
get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market
and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to
bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and
driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance
and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .
Job Description
The primary role of this position is to maintain targeted customer
service levels and drive out domestic and international
transportation costs through utilizing industry knowledge,
leveraging carrier relationships, and expanding our global presence
across the CHEP regions. This role will also be responsible for
managing the transportation compliance of all raw materials
globally which includes overseeing all documents related to
customs, import/export requirements. This candidate will build the
strategic roadmap for the Global rollout of the Blue Forest Program
for transportation. They will collaborate with Raw Material
Procurement Planning teams across multiple regions. This Senior
Manager will be responsible for year over year cost savings for all
Transformation initiatives Candidate will oversee both domestic and
international freight globally for all raw materials and capital
equipment movements. Position must maintain and develop key
relationships with overseas and domestic carriers and freight
forwarders while providing increased customer service levels to
internal organizations and global regions. Additionally, this role
will be responsible for leading and developing five direct
reports.
Scope
Responsible for annual budget (Blue Forest rollout)
Regulatory Compliance of international transportation which
includes all import/export documentation retention
Holding a relationship with APHIS, USDA, and Border Partrol in
US
Accountable for ocean, drayage and intermodal freight for all raw
materials related to Blue Forest Program
Managing and developing five direct reports
Building and maintaining relationships with freight forwarders and
carriers
Cost Management
Quarterly RFQs
Purchase Orders accuracy and maintenance
Transportation & Service KPIs
Financial Reporting & Budgeting
Major/Key Accountabilities
Lead and develop a team of five direct reports to expand team
capability beyond current state
Manage annual budget of transportation spend (spend will increase
as Blue Forest rolls out)
Deliver targeted cost savings for Transformation initiatives for
CHEP USA and CHEP Global
Negotiate commercial terms on carrier agreements
Formalize transportation strategy and core carrier network
Institute a Global RFP process that is translatable across
regions
Facilitate carrier on-boarding and sun-setting
Maintain relationships with carriers that meet all safety and
insurance requirements
Collaborate with carriers and internal and global partners to drive
overall supply chain efficiencies
Drive team performance levels and further integrate carrier freight
management through increased use of technology including reporting
and systems
Develop and define key performance metrics for team, carriers and
freight forwarders
Create an International Carrier Scorecard to share cross-regionally
and with the carriers
Establish reporting to share with regions identifying
inter-regional activity, savings, and service
Ensure all global CHEP freight movements fall within accordance of
all federal and global compliance regulations (i.e. - C-TPAT,
ISPM-15, INCOTERMS, etc.)
Approximately 30% travel required - domestic and international
Measures
Budget performance
Cost per unit shipped
Stock outs
Lead time
Inventory accuracy
Service levels
Entry accuracy
Freight, Demurrage Detention costs
Grounding container costs
Storage costs
Transformation Initiatives
Deployment of new transportation modes such as breakbulk
Authority/ Decision Making
Purchasing decisions
Awarding business
Onboarding new suppliers
Transportation Compliance/Import and Export requirements and
documents
Risk mitigation
Coaching and Counselling of Direct Reports
Authorize deviations from plan
Recommend and implement cost savings solutions
Key contacts
Logistics, Operations, Quality, Transportation, Procurement,
Finance
Brokers, Suppliers, Carrier Base, 3PL Management Groups at Service
Centers
Qualifications
Detailed knowledge of the international transportation industry
including ocean, rail, barge, drayage, FCL, LCL, and airfreight
Knowledge of standard transportation import and export procedures
and US DOT requirements
Previous experience conducting global freight RFQs
Advanced experience with international transportation pricing
methods and practices, customs entry processes and
brokerage/clearance requirements preferred
Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial terms for both
master transportation agreements and ad hoc projects with freight
forwarders, NVOCCs, customs brokers and steam ship lines
Fundamental understanding of CHEP Global Operations and business
segments preferred
Thorough understanding of the CHEP Network pallet flows and
seasonality preferred
Desirable Experience in the following areas:
SAP
BW
Access
TMS
Sales Force
Experience
Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field preferred
5-7 years' experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply
Chain
2+ years' experience with leading/managing people (desired not
required)
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of business rules and
processes
Good problem solving, organization, and time management skills
Customer service oriented and able to handle large volumes of
inquiries
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
Outlook), SAP R/3 and Business Warehouse, Salesforce, Power BI
Strong attention to detail
Preferred Education
Bachelors - Logistics ManagementPreferred Level of Work
Experience
5 - 7 yearsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are
committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is
treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute
to business success while realizing his or her potential. This
means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each
individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or
CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered
fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit
identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct
interviews via online chat or request money as a term of
employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an
interview or job offer, please contact us at
recruitment@brambles.com.
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