Associate Procurement Manager, Global Transportation (Remote) - Energizer Holdings

What you'll love about this job:

Remote Opportunity | Growth Opportunity | Exemplary 401(k) | Bonus Program

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.:

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. 

Position Summary:

The Associate Procurement Manager, Global Transportation is responsible for managing the procurement and contracting of ocean freight services ensuring cost-effective, reliable, and timely transportation of goods involving developing/implementing global transportation procurement strategies, negotiating rates, managing relationships with shipping lines and freight forwarders, and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations while optimizing ocean transportation processes, reducing costs, and improving overall supply chain performance

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement multi-year strategies for ocean transportation services in collaboration with global supply chain teams in alignment with overall company objectives
• Lead negotiations with ocean carriers, freight forwarders and other logistics services providers to secure favorable rates and terms
• Monitor and manage relationships with ocean freight vendors to deliver long-term growth and continuous improvements while delivering service
• Continuously evaluate market trends and freight indices to identify opportunities for cost savings
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient transportation of goods including mitigation of risks related to ocean transportation (geopolitical risks, port disruptions and regulatory changes)
• Collaborate with finance, regional transportation leads and GPS Intelligence to manage budget and forecast shipping costs
• Support the Global Transportation Supply Chain Manager, which includes ocean and air freight across approximately 30 markets
• Accountable for global transportation spend of approximately $25MM (ocean and air)
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes in the global shipping industry

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics or related field
• 5-8 years experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management with a focus on ocean freight and logistics and experience working with ocean carriers and freight forwarders
• Strong knowledge of global shipping, freight procurement and international trade regulations
• Proven negotiation, contract management and category management skills
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make data driven decisions
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills with experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 

What we prefer

• Knowledge of Transportation/Freight Management Systems and Order Management Systems
• Proficiency using procurement tools and e-auctions

Come join us!:

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.