• Managing relationships with dealers, carriers, Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) and our Third-Party Logistic partner (Ryder).
• Partner with our PDCs to quickly implement new carriers and resolve process issues
• Oversee the coordination and metrics of carriers to identify issues and help find corrective actions
• Collaborate with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related revenue goals and objectives
• Complying with transportation-related policies, safety regulations, managing Hazmat guidelines, union contracts, and government regulations.
• Assist in developing the transportation strategy for the organization.
• Motivating, developing, and providing leadership to your team
• Foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement and a LEAN operating culture.
• Managing carrier relations and developing new relationships
• Management or experience leading, monitoring performance, coaching, and developing employees
• Experience with heavy auto / automotive transportation and logistics
• Working with data and providing analytics
• Relentless and thorough follow-up skills
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong Organization Skills
• Comfortable working with internal and external customers
• Efficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
• At least 4 years of supply chain or transportation experience OR
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of supply chain, transportation OR
• Master's degree