What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at MAPEI USA?
We are hiring for a Transportation Manager to manage and coordinate activities within the transportation network for MAPEI America’s. Manages freight spending and quality of services (on-time/on spec) provided. This includes high volume/high velocity inbound and outbound product movement between the US, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean utilizing a large number of carriers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage integrally transportation function, particularly those services contracted or managed by MAPEI; while supporting cost and financial goals.
- Vendor management – determines strategy, scouts for best available logistic solutions, negotiate directly with all external parties and carriers and establishes performance scorecards and periodical reviews.
- Fully utilize transportation assets to reduce freight costs whenever possible.
- Oversees compliance with TMS procedures along all MAPEI plants (Shipping and Procurement departments).
- Responsible for compliance and knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations and other safety standards.
- Responsible for sourcing and managing US Customs Brokerage services, update and compliance of Import Compliance procedures and maintenance of import HTS tariff codes.
- Responsible for fleet driver and vehicle regulatory compliance, State and Federal fuel & road tax reporting and driver safety training.
- Coordinates a team of 2 direct report that supports and assists all stakeholders.
- Assist Warehouse Managers with resolution of issues between warehousing, customer service and transportation.
- Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
- Analyze and implement different modes and service options to maximize utilization while keeping outstanding service to customers and plants.
- Optimize freight cost and working capital (inventory) by ensuring the optimal footprint of products’ availability in each of MAPEI’s warehousing locations.
- Support appropriate warehouse space/configuration to effectively accommodate Min, Max levels for each location.
- Provide solutions that solve negative trends; and ensure full implementation of solution(s) provided.
- Conform with and abide by all company regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.
- Perform other duties as required.
What's in it for you:
- Highly Competitive Base Pay
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles.
- 17 Days of paid and sick and vacation time annually (proration applies year one)
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance
- Free tele-med physician services
- Various other company employee-centric initiatives; discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Business, or Supply Chain Management related field highly preferred, MBA a plus;
- And a minimum of 4 years of Transportation Management experience and related logistics / supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. (NAFTA knowledge/experience a strong plus.)
- Experienced in small packaging and LTL contracts interpretation and negotiation. Hazmat qualified for DOT, maritime and air.
- Experienced in working for a multiple site international company, manufacturing and distribution environment.
- Licensing or other Special Requirements
- Valid driver license and good driving record.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish and/or Italian) a plus.
- APICS Supply Chain or similar Professional Certification a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
