Transportation Manager

The Transportation Manager- will be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operations of the Transportation department. She/He will play an integral part in negotiating favorable carrier pricing, evaluating the impact of tariffs and insuring Ice is following state and federal regulatory requirements. The Transportation Manager will create unique customer solutions for freight brokerage for both internal and external customers and will work with the Director of Operations to define future organizational needs and overall vision for the department. Duties will also include performance reporting (customer and management), process mapping and improvement, cost management. This position will work in tandem with Supply Chain department managers and will take an active role in the creation of client business reviews

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients through contact and advocacy by offering advice, solutions, solving problems and issue management. Leverage those relationships to improve overall operations and service.

 Negotiates favorable carrier rates for ground, air and international service. Maintains industry knowledge on rate changes and the impact of FedEx and UPS sponsored transportation aggregators.

 Develop and implement more efficient procedures to eliminate waste and errors, thereby improving productivity and profits.

 Apply knowledge of relevant modes of transportation (LTL, TL, Expedited, Small Parcel, Air, Ocean) to provide client service and innovative solutions.

 Manage several customers’ transportation network, proactively identify problems, and mitigate risk.

 Establish and develop positive relationships with carriers and design effective solutions to meet client’s needs.

• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field in lieu of degree, 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of seven years previous experience in transportation/logistics, warehouse management or related operations, 3-4 years of experience in a team leadership capacity.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters/MBA or other professional certifications
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Chinese)
• Certification in Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Benefits: Ice Mobility offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, generous paid time off and a great work environment.
• Ice Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.2 Ability to operate routing and transportation management software to eectively track, manage and report business trends and volume predictions. Hires, trains and supervises the activities of the transportation organization. Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other &nancial information; uses results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets that monitor transportation trends and developments that can create opportunities to reduce costs. Ensure timely review of shipping disputes and attest that they are correct and in line with current policies.REQUIRED SKILLS: This position requires interaction with internal/external customers. Ability to communicate eectively across all levels of management, peers, and clients is necessary. Excellent problem-solving, task prioritization, follow-up, and customer service skills required. Pro&cient in Microsoft Excel. Ability to eectively transform large amounts of data into actionable decisions. A commitment to continuous improvement. A high level of attention to detail. Strong analytical abilities and able to derive results from large amounts of data. Advanced Microsoft O1ce abilities for analysis. Skill at process development and project management. Business development and/or account management in the logistics industry. Able to create comprehensive solutions and presentations. Experience with Import and Export, US and international customs. Deep understanding of small parcel carrier KPI’s.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincolnshire, IL 60069: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person