Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the transportation market for outbound logistics and vehicle distribution in the USMCA region for new transportation/logistics technologies and integrate them into the local area and/or cascade information where applicable.
• Align transportation logistics concepts, strategies, and initiatives with customer base and stakeholder including, but not limited to, Material Planning, Supplier Management, Controlling, Production, and Sales
• Initiate regular meetings to align on market trends and upcoming project schedules.
• Provide support in finding alternative solutions in case of required network optimizations.
• Support in the process of determining OP cost planning targets.
• Develop a transportation network strategy in North America in alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and analysis of tenders for various logistical services including full truck load, less than truck load, rail, rail intermodal, air transportation, parcel, ocean, cross-dock, port operations, etc.
• Approach carriers for representative market study rates as required.
• Develop and redesign networks by presenting/proposing, evaluating, and implementing new concepts in alignment with management.
• Execute network planning process (approx. 12-months prior to contract start dates).
• Assess and make recommendations on the options of extended current contracts or initiating a new bidding process based on market conditions.
• Prepare and provide all relevant data, timelines, volumes, origins, destinations, reference calculations, lane information, etc.
• Align with stakeholders on targeted bidders list.
• Prepare and provide service specifications and bidder list to Internal Procurement Services (IPS) team for tendering.
• Prepare and align pricing matrix with Internal Procurement Services (IPS) team.
• Participate in alignment meetings with Internal Procurement Services (IPS) team throughout contract bidding process.
• Evaluate service providers based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Logistics Planning or similar industry
• Automotive Supply Chain knowledge.
• Strong presentation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience working with senior leadership is a plus.
• Experience managing vendors is a plus.

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