Logistics Manager

Category Manager - Logistics

Rosemont, IL I Pittsburgh, PA

Scheduled work from home days

This position will be required to come to the office three days per week and work from home two days per week.

The Category Manager – Logistics is responsible for managing the procurement activities with logistics service providers and transport of goods

Required Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred focus in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.

· Minimum of 7 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, or related field

· Experience with Logistics category, preferably across multiple modes of transportation (flatbed truck, rail, and ocean freight)

· Experience leading and participating within project teams to achieve defined outcomes

· Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools

· Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred

· Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets

· Experience with business operating systems, i.e.: Oracle, SAP, preferred

· Experience working within a project management environment

· CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M. certification(s) preferred

· Ability to travel up to 30% as required

Job Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities to reduce TCO

· Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders e.g. logistics operations, supply chain, etc.

· Identify, develop and lead specification, demand and process improvement initiatives for the logistics category, including conducting lane optimization analysis to maximize efficiencies and costs

· Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics: 5 years (Required)
• Logistics Operations: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Pittsburgh, PA 15112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person