What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Mauser Packaging Solutions?
Job Responsibilities:
- Manages the selection, performance and measurement of carriers.
- Negotiates freight rates and services.
- Highly analytical.
- Administration of contracts, rate tariffs, operating authority, certificates of insurance, SCAC code confirmation, etc.
- Manages route guides, ensuring carriers are selected with the appropriate capacity and service levels while achieving budget goals.
- Works closely with the TMS provider ensuring reports and data are accurate and providing value to drive the business forward.
- Oversees and administering the carrier claim process.
- Manages the carrier freight payment and audit process.
- Manages carrier compliance, cost and strategy.
- Develops, audit and oversee plant shipping policy.
- Supervises fleet relationships.
- Manages logistics 3PL relationships.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree/major in supply chain, logistics, transportation or business.
- 7 - 12 years’ experience in transportation operations / logistics or transportation procurement (analyst moved up to manager).
- Experience with carrier negotiations, agreements and tariffs.
- Knowledge of all modes of transportation, especially TL, IMDL, LTL and fleet.
- Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (US and Canada).
- Experience with TMS and 3PL solutions.
- Knowledge of DOT, IATA, IMDG code, 49 CFR, US Census Bureau, Customer and other governmental regulations.
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.