Transportation Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the selection, performance and measurement of carriers.
• Negotiates freight rates and services.
• Highly analytical.
• Administration of contracts, rate tariffs, operating authority, certificates of insurance, SCAC code confirmation, etc.
• Manages route guides, ensuring carriers are selected with the appropriate capacity and service levels while achieving budget goals.
• Works closely with the TMS provider ensuring reports and data are accurate and providing value to drive the business forward.
• Oversees and administering the carrier claim process.
• Manages the carrier freight payment and audit process.
• Manages carrier compliance, cost and strategy.
• Develops, audit and oversee plant shipping policy.
• Supervises fleet relationships.
• Manages logistics 3PL relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/major in supply chain, logistics, transportation or business.
• 7 - 12 years’ experience in transportation operations / logistics or transportation procurement (analyst moved up to manager).
• Experience with carrier negotiations, agreements and tariffs.
• Knowledge of all modes of transportation, especially TL, IMDL, LTL and fleet.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (US and Canada).
• Experience with TMS and 3PL solutions.
• Knowledge of DOT, IATA, IMDG code, 49 CFR, US Census Bureau, Customer and other governmental regulations.
• Microsoft Office Suite expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.