This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11608238 National Tube Supply,a leading metals service centers specializing in carbon and alloytubular products is seeking an Transportation Manager for our growingbusiness location in University Park, IL. Reporting to the WarehouseManager, the Transportation Manager is responsible for providingleadership, oversight and support of projects, initiatives and rolloutsrelated to transportation across company branches
Successful applicants will be required to complete a post-offer HairFollicle Drug Screen (approx. 3-6 month window), background check andCOVID-19 test.
Job duties include but not limited to:
Oversee and manage overall company transportation spend and activitiesincluding on-site outsourced logistics provider as well as branch directtransportation spending.
Partner with outsourced logistics provider to ensure activities relatedto planning, procuring, dispatching, routing, and trackingtransportation vehicles meets organizations quality and servicestandards.
Develop and maintain performance KPIs and metrics related totransportation including on-time delivery, freight cost per ton andadditional related metrics.
Develop and maintain policy and procedures related to proper shipment ofall goods via freight carriers, UPS/FedEx, and contracted house truckroutes and handling of transportation related issues.
In partnership with outsourced transportation provider, develop, report,and analyze data in SLW to maximize efficiency with truck routes andmake recommendations to senior management.
Lead and direct investigations to verify and resolve customer shipmentcomplaints.
Utilize logistics tracking software network.
Interface with Sales, Operations and logistic partners to support bothinternal and external customers requirements.
Freight invoice reconciliation and billing charges.
Research transportation costs, methods, and opportunities to improvenetwork efficiency.
Review and approve contract language for transportation providers
Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
Seven to ten years transportation experience required
Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kanban, etc.)
We offer competitive wages and a full benefits package including 401kwith company match.
National Tube Supply provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Inaddition to federal law requirements, National Tube Supply complies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities. Thispolicy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.
National Tube Supply expressly prohibits any form of workplaceharassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, national origin, age, geneticinformation, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference withthe ability of National Tube Supplys employees to perform their jobduties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.