Supply Chain Logistics Manager 2

Company Overview:

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Inland Northwest and Pacific Northwest Regions. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California, and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer-modified asphalt, and asphalt emulsions to the road maintenance and construction industry. IAS is looking for an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for a Supply Chain Logistics Manager 2.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Logistics Director, Supply Chain Manager 2 takes a lead role with operations to help with successful implementation of SAP.  This role is also responsible for rail fleet management.   Key responsibilities include IntelliTrans system manager and trainer, maintain rail rates in ERP system, ensure compliance with owned and leased fleet, maintain detailed records on rail cars, facilitate rail car compliance inspections and certifications to comply with Federal Regulations, monitor daily railroad EDI activity and provide prompt problem identification and solutions, and troubleshoot problems and delays.

Position Responsibilities:

Logistics

• Rail Fleet Management
  1. IntelliTrans system manager and trainer
  2. Maintain rail rates in ERP system
  3. Ensure compliance with owned and leased fleet
  4. Maintain detailed records on rail cars
  5. Facilitate Rail Car compliance inspections and certifications to comply with Federal Regulations
  6. Monitor daily railroad EDI activity and provide prompt problem identification and solutions
  7. Troubleshoot problems and delays
  8. Improve asset utilization and efficient movements
  9. Adhere to and follow established transportation policies, procedures and objectives
  10. Accounts payable processing and troubleshooting of freight payables
  11. Demonstrate awareness of rail needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs through feasible solutions
  12. Track, dispute and mitigate demurrage charges
  13. Analyze economics and oversee chemical and latex purchases and plant distributions

• Takes a lead role in operations to help with a successful implementation of SAP and transition to more central procurement processes company wide.
• Leads procurement activities, including sourcing, contracting, order management, and supplier development for strategic product and service categories for non-stock procurement.
• Proactively works to resolve conflicts both internal and external to the organization.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates activities with internal customers.
• Analyze market trends to forecast material needs and potential cost fluctuations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiar with the fundamentals of inventory control, forecasting, supplier management, contract development and business negotiations.
• New business development skills.
• Ability to form and maintain strategic partnerships with leadership internal and external to the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates high accuracy in all tasks, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, and excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and ERP systems.
• Ability to take ownership of a project and drive it forward.
• Works effectively within a team, offering and receiving feedback with grace, and diplomatically providing recommendations and updates.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Three years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Seven years of related experience, education, or certification
• Three to five years’ experience with end-to-end supply chain process
• Experience utilizing business data systems including ERP, data visualization and data reporting tools and the Microsoft Suite of applications.
• Proven experience in purchasing, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of successful supplier management.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Key Competencies:

• Organized and Strong Attention to Detail
  • Dedication to producing error-free, accurate work.
  • Gets things done.
  • Successfully juggles multiple projects. 
  • Manages time efficiently.
• Drive for Results
  • Bias for action and getting things done.

• Taking calculated risks.
• Prioritize and push projects and initiatives to completion.
• Follows up with various parties.

• Teamwork
  • Develops and leverages cooperative relationships.
  • Willingly shares information/resources and assists others.
  • Contributes constructively to the team decision making process.
  • Supports the team decision with comments/actions outside the team.
  • Fosters development by giving feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Embraces and Drives Change
  • Demonstrates energy for effective implementation of change.
  • Sees what is possible.
  • Takes responsible risk.
  • Owns & sustains the change.
• Personal Growth Mindset
  • Able to reflect and learn from mistakes. 
  • Is curious and asks questions.
  • Seeks to continuously improve themselves and everyone around them.

Hiring for Excellence Criteria:

1. Education, Experience, Behavior, and Competency Alignment: Must possess the education, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for the role.
2. Cultural and Core Values Fit: Compatibility with IAS culture and behaviors that define success within the IAS.
3. Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to grow, learn, and contribute to the dynamic work environment.
4. Leadership Potential: For managerial roles, a focus on leadership qualities such as empathy, strategic vision, and influence.

About Us:

The success of Idaho Asphalt Supply is built by a dedicated team of professionals who excel in their roles and, in turn, we are seeking the best in class talent: professionals, scientists, engineers, advanced thinkers, and people who thrive on growth and collaboration to co-create the future of Idaho Asphalt.

To be the BEST, we must employ the BEST. We offer a competitive total rewards package, an innovative, dynamic, and fast-paced learning culture, and research environment.

Founded in 1976, our company is now a third-generation family business supplying materials to the highway construction industry. Our company is FIRST CHOICE in the industry due to our relentless pursuit of continuous improvement of the products and services we provide to our customers.

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FLSA:  Exempt

Salary:  $80,000 DOE