Associate Category Manager Of Logistics - Hartsville

At The Wise Seeker, we are looking for a Associate Category Manager of Logistics responsible for developing and executing the centralized logistics strategic procurement strategy.

Location: Hartsville

Sector: Logistics

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and execute a strategic logistics procurement strategy in support of Logistics operations, supply management goals, and business unit plans.
• Work cross functionally and across business units to leverage current and future business requirement, market intelligence, and historical spend data to develop a logistics category strategy that simplifies the supply base, provides value, and continually reduces cost.
• Lead and report on large scale projects that include RFP’s, mini-bids, warehouse sourcing events, dedicated RFP’s, and trailer replacement bids.
• Develop the key metrics, KPI’s, and performance management based on sound data analytics to provide valuable insights and root cause analysis of cost drivers.
• Negotiation of supplier terms and conditions and contract administration
• Continuously find innovative approaches to cost savings and value drivers.
• Lead, develop, and provide direction to the Business Units as well as be a leader in the logistics organization.
• Drive continuous improvement using sound data analytics and change management.
• Own the commercial relationship with key logistics suppliers and leverage those relationships to drive excellence across the organization.
  

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills are essential.
• Deep subject matter expertise in the of the logistics industry with knowledge of cost factors relating to the industry.
• Strategic sourcing and negotiating skills with logistics organizations.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and change management skills.
• Knowledge of Logistics systems with a preference towards OTM and CASS.
• Above average technological skills with strong excel skills.
• Experience with large complex organizations
• Entrepreneurial spirit with excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or finance related discipline
• 10 years of relevant experience
  

Benefits

• Full time
• Insurance
• Paid time off