Senior Manager, Transportation

Let's Grow Together

Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise and simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. "At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it's the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, this is a great place to launch or expand any career and push the boundaries of what comes next. We're committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education. Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future. If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we'll be "at your side" every step of the way.

The Senior Manager, Transportation is responsible for all operations associated with transportation plans and logistics function for the organization. This position oversees storage and movement of goods and/or supplies and also establishes policies and procedures governing transportation operations. This role manages the Specialist, Transportation as well as vendor relationships, resolving quality, shipping, and invoicing issues.

• WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Transportation Management

• Oversee all storage and movement of goods or supplies.

• Establish policies and procedures governing transportation.

• Assess departmental performance, identify weaknesses or risk, and suggest operational changes to improve efficiency or reduce cost.

• Analyze and solve operational barriers with a focus on understanding root cause analysis and driving forward opportunities

• Contribute to strategic planning, direction and goal setting for the department

Vendor Management

• Manage vendor relationships to resolve quality, shipping, or invoicing issues

• Proactively manage and monitor transportation network to identify potential issues, on-time arrival and delivery and vendor related issues

• Develop and maintain standards and SLA's with carrier and vendors during daily management and process improvement

• Evaluate prospective vendors, select the best vendors for the needs of the business, manage through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to the vendor selection and negotiate the final contract

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain, increase operational effectiveness and improve customer satisfaction

• ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field

• Required

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field

• Preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years experienced in

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations in a large distribution or fulfillment center with experience managing a site and leading others

• Demonstrated negotiation skills and management of third-party vendors/carriers

Licenses & Certifications

• APICS CPIM, CSCP or CLTD- Preferred

Software/Technical Skills

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software - business process management software, such as Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or Microsoft Dynamics AX

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• … Ability to negotiate skillfully to arrive at agreements that benefit the company

• Outstanding customer insight and service

• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead projects to closure

• Proven leadership, problem solving skills, along with the ability to work independently

• Strong communication and facilitation skills that can be tailored to different audiences and environments

• Understanding and in-depth knowledge of domestic transportation industry best practices

• Working knowledge of the 3PL industry and the standard minimum service features of the business

• Ability to think strategically and make appropriate decisions and recommendations

ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE

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The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data

• This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2024/guidebook

• WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

• At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match

• Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development

• Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance

• Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

Learn more about our benefits: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Learn more about life at Brother: https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit www.brother.com.

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.