Transportation Manager

at  Mariani Packing Co

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (and / or equivalent amount of experience & educational training)
• 5 years experience facilitating Transportation activities with Freight Brokers, IMCC’s/ LTL/ OTR / RAIL / DREY / OCEAN / PARCEL Carriers
• Proficient in developing & maintaining ERP / TMS system
• Experience in creating Transportation KPI metrics to analyze cost & service levels for our service partners
• Exposure to Customer (OTIF) Compliance Programs
• Experience working directly in CPG/Food Distribution is preferred
• Previous experience in managing Transportation operations for multiple plant or distribution sites is preferred
• Intermediate Level Microsoft Excel / Word.

• Responsible for onboarding, negotiating, and contracting of transportation services.
• Directly oversee the development & maintenance of a TMS that will encompass Mariani’s Global Supply Chain.
• Ensure connectivity of Transportation Sop’s / Training / and consistent work practices amongst all Mariani facilities.
• Responsible for Transportation Budget Management and Deployment of Continuous Improvement “Cost / Service Strategies”
• Directly responsible for providing Hands-On Management Support of the “Transportation Analyst” role
• Directly problem-solve complex Transportation / Customer delivery situations promptly & professionally.