Implement freight efficiencies to achieve calendarized and annualized targets.
Develop logistics commodity strategies with the Transportation Purchasing Organization.
Develop equipment & routing specs for Request for Quote with Transportation Purchasing.
Publish supplier shipping instructions, daily change management, including responding to operating plan changes.
Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at least cost.
Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals.
Identify cost savings through sourcing changes and density changes.
Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies.
Review & Approve TONU, Approve Plant Requested pull-aheads, etc.…
Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics-related issues between plants, suppliers, and carriers.
MEL Meeting & metrics, Cost Reviews.
Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication.
Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan.
Execute Forward Model Logistics plans in conjunction with the LLP and affected plant(s).
Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
Provide monthly updates to Director of MP&L.
Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
Maintain or improve MEL rating for overall carrier performance.
Maintain or improve a 5.8 sigma rating for the overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
Support new product launches with zero production losses due to logistics failures.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
1-3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite
1-3+ years of experience working and interfacing in a logistics environment
Ability to self-motivate, strong time-management skills, emotional resilience, work under pressure and time commitments.
Even better, you'll have...
Strong ability to interface with plant personnel; staff MP&L (MFE, SCM, etc.) and cross-functional (Purchasing, Lead Logistics Providers, etc.) teams.
Lead resolution of plant, supplier, carrier, and other MP&L issues to ensure plant production.
Strong analytical skill set, coupled with decision-making capability, including a background in PowerBI, and/or Tableau.
Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS) and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) systems.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

logisticscost savingsdata analysisrouting specificationsfreight managementsourcing changesbilling auditsproduction disruption managementcube utilization monitoringdemurrage tracking

Soft Skills

self-motivationtime managementemotional resiliencepressure managementinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsdecision-makingcross-functional collaborationproblem resolutioncommunication

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED equivalent