Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Transportation Manager will lead a team responsible for providing logistics and transportation as a shared service for all EchoStar businesses, negotiating contracts with carriers, analyzing large data sets to create trend reports, developing tools to audit operational processes, investigating irregularities in our shipments, and building analytical tools and models to improve our transportation programs across the entire company. This position will require the ability to effectively communicate on progress, strategies, risks and plans for operational execution.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience leading transportation and logistics teams in a large company. Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience. Excellent computer skills, including experience with Oracle (or similar), Transportation Management Systems, and Freight Payment Systems.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have management experience and negotiating/business acumen relating to Parcel, LTL and Truckload
• Develop team members professionally and instill a high-quality culture.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities using effective problem solving
• Strong knowledge of shipping practices
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures and contracts.
  Visa sponsorship not available for this role

• Manage and execute transportation and logistics services across all business units, meeting service level agreements
• Lead freight cost, service and carrier management studies, lead RFQ/P, and award process.
• Negotiate Rates and service commitments for outsourced Parcel, LTL and Truckload
• Manage the implementation of the Transportation Management System (TMS, develop complex analysis supported through TMS business intelligence capabilities
• Work with cross-functional teams to generate freight market benchmarking and determine meaningful KPIs
• Develop methods of measuring and reporting operational effectiveness, develop and manage metrics by business unit
• Work closely with operations teams to develop opportunities for continuous improvement
• Perform financial analysis, budget preparation and monthly reporting within the Transportation & Logistics team
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives
  Skills, Experience and Requirements