COMPANY STATEMENT:
As the e-commerce trends continue to evolve, Transportation Insight has strategically positioned itself in the industry with top talent that boasts strategic involvement in the continued evolution of the small package/parcel and freight marketplace. In addition to our knowledge, we have built out the technology to help companies (shippers) unlock the power of their supply chain.
Transportation Insight is recognized as a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. At the core of our culture, team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities and ourselves every day.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Logistics Manager (LM) provides tactical support to the Strategic Account Manager and/or their assigned client(s) to ensure the achievement of the commercial agreement for each assigned client.
CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support the communication throughout the organization, including introduction and collaboration with cross-functional business partners within the business to achieve targeted strategic objectives and milestones as defined by the scope of each client’s commercial agreement.
- Collaborate with the Strategic Account Manager or Director – Client Services to drive internal and external communication that continues to advance (or expand) a three wide, three deep rich relationship.
- Identify opportunities for upsell business that are not included in the current scope of the client(s) commercial agreement and work with the Strategic Account Manager or Director – Client Services on how best to position with the client.
- Identify freight and supply chain optimization opportunities (e.g., consolidation, mode optimization, network redesign, LEAN opportunities, M&A support, value stream mapping, etc.) that advance the clients strategic market position.
- Work with the Strategic Account Manager or Director – Client Services on how to remain in strategic alignment with the suite of TI service offerings, leveraging industry expertise and supply chain experience to bring valuable insight and thought leadership to a variety of complex supply chain scenarios with clients.
SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support the Strategic Account Manager or Director – Client Services in the published communications (reports, internal meetings, and business alignment meetings) to highlight the progress in relation to the defined goals of the assigned clients.
- As directed, execute the tactical responsibilities such as carrier vetting, remediation of day-to-day issues, invoicing, etc. with appropriate supporting cross-functional business partners.
- Provide transportation rate support for domestic (US/Canada) bids.
- As directed, own the ad-hoc analysis to include transit time analysis and mode comparison analysis.
- Support data analysis to develop recommendations that serve as catalyst for continuous improvement for the client in regards to cost and efficiency, while remaining aligned with the operational requirements/needs of the client.
IDEAL CANDIDATE MAY POSSESS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or similar field.
- 2-5 years of experience with the Transportation industry.
- Strong technical skills, specifically with Microsoft suite, Transportation Management Systems, Optimization Engines, Salesforce.com and Reporting/BI Tools.
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
- Eagerly accept new challenges.
- Self-managed and motivated
EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:
Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other protected status by law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.