Manager, Transportation

Job Description

Role
The Transportation Manager occupies a pivotal role in the daily execution & management of financials, policies, procedures, plans and strategies, since they are directly responsible for managing the end to end transportation process. This role is a change agent who will evolve and shape the role through continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities
 

• Facilitate tactical & strategic problem resolution across CS&L functions for order consolidation & shipment optimization opportunities.
• Manage & support the execution of Transportation plans for shipping surges and capacity constraints.
• Manage and audit daily executional processes to ensure compliance, accountability and cost-effective coverage of Transportation requirements. 
• Provide expert Transportation support & execution of network productivity initiatives and participate on cross-functional project teams as required.
• Control effective Transportation execution across multiple systems and platforms (i.e. OTM, Red Prairie, SAP, etc.) 
• Monitor daily system performance/data feeds, initiate and supervise appropriate corrective action when issues are identified.
• Establish process contingency plans, and execute as required to minimize business disruption. Conduct and host field visits as required to support new initiatives across CS&L to include but not limited to: facility start-ups, process or service issues & resolution.
• Transportation Planning/Procurement--Consult routinely with Buyers, Service & Capacity
• Conduct weekly carrier scorecards with carrier leadership to partner and drive KPI performance
• Build sustainable partnerships between carriers and local warehouses
• Act as a change agent within the business, supporting management/cross functional decisions, challenging existing approaches and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, such as cost reduction, process improvement or technology implementation.

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Business, Logistics, or related field
• 2-4 years’ work or education in transportation / logistics, supply chain finance, or supply chain related areas
• Experience in transportation/supply chain financial analysis and cost management required
• Efficiency in Excel and general knowledge of other MS Office applications required 

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .