Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

Delta's Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization exists to create strategic value for Delta operations and people by upholding the integrity of our brand through high-performing partnerships. We do this by developing business professionals with versatile cross-functional expertise, operating with a customer-first mindset enduing that every investment drives best-in-class customer experience, cultivating supplier partnerships that deliver resilient, reliable operations and mutual value and by protecting and growing shareholder value and trust through disciplined business partnerships.

Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager – Logistics is responsible for executing the category management plan for key logistics services utilized by Delta Air Lines. These services include parcel, trucking, air & ocean freight forwarding, couriers, charters, warehousing and cargo operations. The role will be supporting stakeholders across multiple business units including TechOps (TOC), On Board Services (OBS), Cargo and Airport Customer Service (ACS) with their logistics strategies and needs.

The successful candidate must understand the short- and long-term logistics strategy to develop and execute commodity sourcing to align with the strategy. (Commodity is defined as all tangible and intangible elements of any products or services which Delta utilizes in its business.) Will have primary responsibility for leading supplier RFPs, conducting pricing analysis, negotiations, and presentation to internal stakeholders for selection. This position will work closely with the General Manager in development and execution of the Cargo & Logistics category plan. Responsibilities also include managing the ongoing contract compliance, commercial relationship with suppliers and supplier performance management.

• This position will be integrated into the short- and long-term business unit strategies, develop commodity sourcing strategies, and lead implementation and execution of those strategies.
• Managing the day-to-day relationship with strategic suppliers and internal business units
• Delivering year-over-year savings utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate pricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations.
• Assist General Manager in developing award scenarios and Savings Benefits (SBS) based on results of sourcing event / supplier selection
• Monitor progress against budget, delivery of benefits targets, specific category measures, etc.
• Assist General Manager with developing supplier selection and negotiation strategies
• Track and regularly report on inflation, productivity, and other SCM-wide value drivers related to plan, forecast, and actual results
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective action procedures when necessary, including scorecard development
• Manage and track internal implementation of programs and contract compliance
• Partner with Legal and business units to contract services
• Provide development and coaching to direct reports (if applicable)
• Lead a small team and participate in appropriate workforce planning, selection and development activities
• Utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate pricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations.
• Participate in key client business meetings (e.g., key vendor meetings, supplier and business performance meetings, financial planning meetings)
• Effectively work with all organizational levels required
• Responsible for identifying category process efficiencies and improvements that yield productivity through cross-functional collaboration
• Provide spend management of category and optimize financial spend with insights and analytics
• Identify and drive continuous improvement through mutual innovation and collaboration with business units and supplier partners
• Market Expertise
• Contract Governance
• Other roles and responsibilities as required by the business
• Some travel may be required (~20%)
  
  

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• At least 3 years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Operations or other closely related field is strongly preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships and think strategically and systemically is required.
• Proficiency in the following skills is also required: communication, project management, data and financial analysis, consensus building, dealing with ambiguity, presentation, meeting leadership, SAP HANA, and MS Office.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
  
  

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or closely related field or 5 plus years of relevant experience
• An advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Excels in managing work and timelines.
• Proficient in research and analysis, financial analysis, data analysis, forecasting, strategic sourcing, project management, root cause analysis, negotiation, contract management, presentation skills, meeting leadership, communication, and value-based decision analysis.
• Fully competent in financial assessment, consensus building, change management, performance management, team building, resource planning and management.
• Fully competent in optimizing own capacity, demonstrating openness and self-confidence, driving customer-based business strategies, understanding the system, achieving greater results, accepting and building accountability, using judgment and common sense, and systemic thinking.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement skillset with tangible performance results
• Demonstrates developing ability in enhancing and sustaining the performance of others.
• Demonstrates organizational values of integrity, respect for people, diversity appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethical standards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance, innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and commitment to shareholder value creation.
  
  

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare