Transportation Manager
SMA America
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $82,000 - $108,000 per year
About the role
- Manage and train Transportation Coordinators and Analysts, ensuring they have the tools to succeed, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Manage and maintain SMA America's Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring data accuracy, providing detailed reports as needed, and updating the system as necessary.
- Oversee customs clearance for international shipments, involving document verification, duty/tariff calculation, cargo inspection, and collaboration among brokers, forwarders, and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and seamless goods transit.
- Work closely with Large Scale Project Managers and support Supply Chain Operations.
- Perform carrier sourcing and negotiation in partnership with Indirect Procurement.
- Provide effective delivery solutions through extensive knowledge of relevant modes of transportation including Air, Ocean, Small Parcel, International, Expedited, LTL, Truckload, Partial, Flatbed, and Intermodal.
- Perform data analysis on transportation-related costs and services.
- Manage Transportation partners and third-party vendors.
- Track Key Performance Indicators for the Transportation Team.
- Ensure continuous review and improvement of operational processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant and equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a supply chain or transportation role is required.
- Management and leadership experience with direct reports is required.
- Advanced experience with Transportation Management Systems.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required.
- Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and excellent organizational skills are required.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysiscustoms clearanceduty calculationtariff calculationcargo inspectioncarrier sourcingnegotiationTransportation Management SystemsSAPKey Performance Indicators
Soft Skills
managementleadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solving