Inbound Transportation Manager | Campbell Supply Company LLC | Cherry Hill, NJ
General Summary
This position will perform the leadership role in transportation for
Inbound Raw Materials and Packaging sourced through Campbell's
Global Procurement. Negotiate and maintain favorable freight rates,
reviewing and converting FOB terms on supplier contracts. Execute
strategic sourcing and buy decisions through operational plans across
assigned transportation mode categories in support of the department and
corporate goals and objectives. Lead strategic productivity
initiatives that generate cost savings and process improvement while
maintaining high levels of customer service.
Sets the standards for effective negotiations, FOB Terms Conversion,
transportation competency, and company compliance to Federal, State and
internal regulations and guidelines reducing risk and exposure.
Responsible for contractual control and rate negotiation for the a
transportation category for North America. Provide cost impact analysis
and recommendations.
Develop partnerships and manage relationships and performance with the
suppliers/carriers utilizing key performance metrics. Look for and
analyze new opportunities that will enhance our logistics network
through business process and statistical analysis.
Principal Accountabilities
- Accountable for the management of a transportation budget of over
$160+ million.
- Partner with Procurement, review all FOB terms in Supplier contracts.
Initiate a review/conversion timetable based on financial opportunity
and/or business need.
- Champion supplier and carrier negotiations and relationships - ensure
contracts support lowest costs and superior service initiatives.
- Develop and execute "Carrier Buy" strategies in support of
procurement strategic sourcing methods with a Core Carrier Program based
on mode expertise, category management, industry assessment and needs of
the business - conduct RFP, RFIs and carrier bids.
- Identify and lead productivity initiatives that generate cost
savings, cost avoidance and/or service improvements.
- Must have ability to formulate and implement legally binding
contracts; expected to understand costing, performance measurement and
accountable for creation, deployment and monitoring of key performance
metrics.
- Perform supplier assessments, disseminate monthly carrier and
supplier scorecards and monitor overall performance against scorecard
goals and expectations.
- Maintain certification in Hazardous Materials as stated by the
prescribed governing bodies.
- Question conventional logistical practices and execute programs that
leverage our mass that result in lowest imaginable costs.
- Reduce risk and exposure by understanding the complexities of
legislation and ensuring compliance: Department of Transportation (DOT),
State, Federal and Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations;
including transportation documentation. Ensure communication on issues
that may have a national or local impact.
- Link with other areas of the organization including Procurement, PF,
Supply Chain, CLMs, TMC and the Field operations.
- Accountable for the efficient and effective utilization of all
transportation management operations in support of both raw material and
finished goods shipping requirements consistent with the companies
customer service and cost targets.
- Develop and recommend improvements to SAP and Masterfiles for
storage of raw material information such as STCC and NMFC Codes, ti/hi,
hazardous spe
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain related field
- 7+ years of supply chain related experience - preferably transportation
- Good communication, presentation and teamwork skills
- Good quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency in desktop software applications
- Ability to interact with all levels with customers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders
Working Conditions
- Office environment with ~ 20% travel requirements
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
http://www.campbellsoup.com
Campbell, the ingredients to be extraordinary. Where icon brands thrive.
People are valued. And you can make a difference.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://campbellsoup.contacthr.com/10339310
or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at
http://www.campbellsoupcompany.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4437
|
