14342490
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pay: $70,000-$75,000
Job Full Description
Direct Hire - Onsite Role - Our client, the world’s leading manufacturer of soft tops for Jeep and Ford, is seeking a Traffic Manager with extensive knowledge of manufacturing and shipping processes. This is a direct hire role with an initial salary between $70,000-$75,000 annually. The ideal candidate is motivated, a self-starter, possesses strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to operational excellence. We're seeking stable candidates who have been with their previous companies for at least 4 years in progressively responsible positions.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the inbound and outbound logistics/transportation to distributors and from vendors. Provides internal and/or external resources necessary to meet delivery needs of the Distribution Centers. Plans and directs the utilization of cost-effective means of transportation to optimize/maximize income opportunities, cost control opportunities and generate revenue. Oversee and manage Trade Compliance requirements.
Principal Duties:
- Provide strategic plan to optimize freight, logistics and inventory throughout the supply chain using inbound and outbound TL / LTL, expedited, air, package, international and forwarding services.
- Manage 3PL service providers to optimize freight and systems.
- Analyze freight and logistics cost and benefits; provide cost effective recommendations to support division strategy.
- Lead all aspects of evaluation, selection and negotiations of freight and logistics suppliers.
- Develop and implement carrier performance reviews.
- Work with purchasing relative to freight and logistics.
- Establish, document, and simplify freight and logistics related. Ensure organization acts in accordance with defined systems and procedures.
- Review and approve freight spend activity through regular review and analysis of detail from 3PL provider.
- Month end analysis and reporting of activity.
- Review and approve all invoices for transportation services.
- Manage 3PL relationships ensuring operating parameters and business rules are aligned with Bestop vision and shipments comply with state and federal standards.
- Provide support for shipments with customs documentation needs.
- Concentration on global customs regulation frameworks such as harmonized tariff schedules, customs valuations, import VAT rules, and various other matters
- Work with internal and external customers / vendors, OEM’s, freight forwarders / customs brokers, government agencies and other functional areas to support compliance.
- Assist in the implementation and management of the Transportation Management System (TMS)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge and Abilities):
- Minimum 5 years transportation and logistics experience
- Significant work experience as a traffic manager, logistics manager, or another supply chain similar role - with demonstrated longevity in previous roles. We're seeking stable candidates who have been with their previous companies for at least 4 years in progressively responsible positions.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- PC knowledge, Word and Excel experience desirable.
- Trade compliance and tariff classification knowledge
- Strong data-entry skills and attention to detail, good math skills
- Able to prioritize work, delegate, and meet deadlines
- Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus
Hours for the Traffic Manager position are Monday – Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM. Additional hours may be required based on projects This is a Direct Hire placement with a significant benefits package after 60-days. Annual Salary range is $70,000-$75,000. Send resumes to Kay.Meyer@expresspros.com.
San Antonio (Northeast), TX
2724
8379 Perrin-Beitel Road
San Antonio, TX 78218
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