Implement freight efficiencies to achieve the assigned plants calendarized and annualized targets.
Develop logistics commodity strategies with 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.
Cube Utilization metrics, Planned to Actual metrics.
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 (with LLP Logistics Analyst).
Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication for Intermodal.
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.
Monitor via weekly Plant Launch call.
Support reductions in LLP Management fee. This also includes managing changes in LLP staffing to support shift, complexity and volume changes.
Support reduction in premium freight cost by ensuring proper float levels of in plant inventory.
Create 5% year over year save on long term purchase order agreements.
Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
Maintain or improve 5.8 sigma rating for overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
Support new product launches in with zero production losses due to logistics failures.
Use Data and Performance Metrics to Develop Standards and Strategies based on Origin for float, transportation, and method of origin to reduce overall Transportation Cost including TONU, Detention/Demurrage Cost and Premium Freight.
Develop Standards and Strategies to Create a “Plan for Every Part” based on Transportation Flow including Routing, Float and Shipping Standards.
Interface with TPO on contracts for Transportation Provider Contracts.
Drive Optimal Window Times to the plants and Penske PLC teams to drive Optimal Window Times and Transportation Flow into our Plants.
Use our Pull Ahead Tools to Drive Improved KPIs for Cube and Rack Utilization.
Align our Cost to Production to Schedule and find creative ways to lessen the impact to our Transportation Network.
Lead efforts to use Telematics to help reduce our costs in Premium Freight and Accessorial Costs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1+ years of experience with CMMS3 Data/Datamart/Alteryx or other Data Analytical Tools
1+ years experience working in an MP&L environment, using systems like CMMS, Data Warehouse and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Travel maybe be required to the plants, External Warehouses, Provider Sites, around 15%. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.
Ability to create presentations with clear objectives that tailor your content to your audience’s interests, knowledge level and needs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supply chain and Plant Experience Preferred.
Experience leading and implementing significant cost-saving initiatives highly preferred

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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

logisticscost savingsdata analysiscube utilizationrouting specificationssourcing changesperformance metricssupply chain managementcost reduction strategiestelematics

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillspresentation skillscommunication skillsleadership skills

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED