The corporate Transportation Manager is responsible for planning, direction, and coordination of all transportation operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of all material and goods related to Carlex’s OE and aftermarket business. This position will work directly with MP&L Managers at each Carlex location to ensure logistics strategy is being executed in most efficient way.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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• Develop, implement, and manage ongoing short and long term logistics strategy for Carlex.

• Manage all aspects of spend and reporting for all logistics activities for plants and AGS

• Plan, direct, and manage activities of 3rd party logistics partner(s)

• Competitively bid Carlex requirements within the market.

• Negotiate best rates among transportation and logistics costs

• Work with Carlex manufacturing, warehouse operations, and suppliers to oversee coordination of best cost-effective routes

• Develop and measure key performance metrics related to supply chain management

• Develop and execute savings initiatives, involving 3PL and plant MP&L personnel

• Submit annual freight estimate for finance budgeting and monthly reporting

• Submit monthly freight accrual and supervise freight payment activities

• Ensure transportation activities are compliant with State and Federal regulations in respective areas

• Provide critical input in new production quotes through management of an ongoing component and inter-company freight cost calculator

• Track SOP / EOP / Part Transfers to identify and proactively manage significant changes to transportation routes

• Supervise trade advisor services and broker actions to ensure Carlex is compliant with US import and Export regulations.

• Resolve claim issues as necessary

• Approve relevant invoices as they occur

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

• 10+ years of experience in Logistics industry

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment

Other Requirements:

• Highly experienced in, and strong understanding of, government regulations related to supply chain

• Experience with strategic planning and implementation

• Experience with the coordination of personnel and resources

• Work beyond traditional 40 hours per week may be required as work load or projects dictates, including weekends and holidays

• Up to 75% travel to Carlex facilities on regular basis

• Valid Driver’s license

**KEY COMPETENCIES

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• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis

• Excellent Analytical Skills

• Excellent customer service and tactical skills

• Ability to lead using Servant Leadership model.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within internal and external areas, such as Purchasing, Finance, Production, Shipping and Receiving

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