Transportation Manager – Strategic Logistics

Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Provide transportation analysis with focus on business unit / supply chain requirements
Provide recommendations on freight cost savings and streamlining opportunities
Provide quarterly reports to business units that include cost savings opportunities and results
Develop and maintain billing systems to ensure accuracy of supplier payments / account coding
Resolve shipping issues and make recommendations for process improvements
Creating and revising standard operating procedures for logistics processes
Training of freight forwarders / carriers
Creating and tracking transportation process documents
Conduct carrier RFP for domestic and international transportation
Execute and enable carriers for domestic and international transportation
Maintaining the list of approved carriers and the routing guide; training and enforcing the use of the routing guide
Conduct quarterly business reviews with the business units and carriers
Preparation of shipping forecasts
Review and negotiate carrier contracts, including negotiating freight rates
Working with business units to maximize transportation savings potential and providing quarterly status reports
Guiding and advising departments to optimize logistics performance
Taking corrective action with carriers in the event of service failures
Manage one-time rate quotes and one-time shipments to support business units
Monitor and develop transportation key performance indicators (KPIs).
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics and/or supply chain
7 years of work experience managing transportation for a company the size of Coherent
Experience in carrier or other related third party management
Experience with Oracle Transportation Management tool or other Transportation Management system.
Experience in contractual and negotiation management
Skills
Project management skills and experience
Proficiency in MS Office skills (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.)
Knowledge of creating process flow diagrams (Microsoft Visio)
Knowledge of databases and Power BI is an advantage
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality And Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I
ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C
ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A
ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R
espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E
nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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