Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for the execution of Arvato's North American logistics processes supporting multiple customers and Arvato warehouses. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for all operational tasks for North American transportation management via management of transportation professionals to ensure best in class operations strategy.
- Understand multi-client, multi-sector and multi-location networks.
- Ability to optimize transportation solutions over all modes (e.g. ocean, parcel, LTL and FTL).
- Establish, track, and analyze and transportation-related KPIs.
- Provide transportation leadership and solution design support to customers as a value-added service.
- Drive development of a continuous improvement culture by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and increasing service quality.
- Execute carrier performance reviews to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities, implement corrective actions and cost management strategies accordingly.
- Support the successful implementation of new customers and onboarding of carriers, ensuring seamless integration into existing logistics processes
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Analyze and present the financial impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping mode shifts, and network optimization with carriers.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for resolving day-to-day operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption.
- Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for nationwide logistics process.
Qualifications- 10 years' experience with multi location operational and planning skills
- Degree in management or logistics fields preferred
- 7+ years of experience in transportation management, preferably in a multi-client, third-party logistics (3PL) environment.
- Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing logistics or transportation teams.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with TMS (Transportation Management Systems), Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in building an asset-based carrier strategy.
Additional Information- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
