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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose.
If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
What you will be doing
Under general direction of the Corporate Transportation Director, responsible for analyzing the effectiveness of existing Transportation processes and customer delivery for all aspects of transportation including but not limited to : parcel, LTL (less than truckload), FTL (full truckload), carrier deliveries at local, regional and national impact.
ensuring carrier performance and AmerisourceBergen objectives are aligned. Recommends and contributes to improved strategies in order to reduce cost as a result of these efforts.
Supports transportation directors and managers through direction of Corporate Transportation initiatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Works closely with carrier partners, forward distribution centers and Cencora departments to manage any issues related to claims, payment, delivery issues, and related needs.
2. Lead efforts relating to holiday closures including customer notifications, routing, and timelines.
3. Monitors and reports shipment statuses of all daily outbound shipments.
4. Develops SOP’s that ensure all carriers follow the proper policies and procedures when delivering end mile customer orders
5. Develops and maintains dashboard that will analyze daily / weekly / monthly transportation KPIs (key performance indicators)
6. Helps supports the District Transportation manager in auditing carrier invoices against contract terms and approves transportation invoices for payment.
7. Works closely with carrier partners, forward distribution centers, and Cencora departments, to manage / resolve any issues related to claims.
8. Works with carriers and Transportation Managers as needed to improve various aspects of performance, to be managed and reported by carrier scorecard.
9. Proficient in data acquisition from various transportation management systems which include but not limited to : WMS, SAP, TMS PKMS, IBS, Power BI, nuVizz and other systems or data sources as needed or added.
10. Analyzes and performs freight & lane characteristics to ensure the optimal carriers are used for end mile delivery.
11. Works to continuously improve business processes and designs by developing and providing data that results in the implementation of initiatives that reduce cost, improve effectiveness and enhance customer experience
12. Supports new carriers onboarding and technology partners as needed.
13. FTL and LTL (Full / Less Than Truckload) planning, forecasting, freight, and land characteristics to effectively select optimal carrier and mode of shipments.
14. Supports in managing all carrier contracts, depot address, and depot inspection database for all carriers.
15. Supports in preparing and gather data and requirements for transportation request for proposal’s (RFP’s) and carrier conversions.
16. Conducts carrier hub audits in both in person and remote as needed.
17. Upon direction from Transportation Managers, prepare and conduct uploads for areas of SAP routing, SAP ship condition, customer rating groups, and customer delivery time zones.
What your background should look like
Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Normally requires minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience. Exposure to courier industry and / or pool distribution environments helpful, small package, LTL, and TL experience a plus.
Experience in the preparation of, or responding to, RFP’s and RFQ’s in a transportation environment. Ability to effectively present information to all organizational levels;
hourly associates, supervisors, upper management, and external groups related to the industry. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services and products
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong mathematical skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of automated freight pay and audit processes
Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
Required knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Access including database creation, importing tables, queries, macros, forms and reporting.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.
In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
Schedule
Full time
Affiliated Companies :
Affiliated Companies : AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation
Full Time
Wholesale
$57k-76k (estimate)
05/13/2024
07/10/2024
amerisourcebergen.com
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
15,000 - 50,000
1985
STEVEN H COLLIS
>$50B
Wholesale
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) fosters a positive impact on the health of people and communities around the world by advancing the development and delivery of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. As a leading global healthcare company, with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution and solutions for manufacturers, pharmacies and providers, we create unparalleled access, efficiency and reliability for human and animal health. Our 22,000 global team members power our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 ...
with more than $185 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at amerisourcebergen.com.
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