Manager, Truck Procurement at Ocean Network Express

Job Title:

Manager, Truck Procurement

Location:

Lombard, IL. This position will follow a hybrid work-from-home/office model with at least three days in the office weekly

Role Summary:

Pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing our inland network. You will lead a team of analysts, ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes. You will be expected to achieve and exceed operational targets within your area of expertise, regionally and departmentally. Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes and standards, aligning them with division goals. Manage your team to foster a productive and collaborative work environment, providing short-term tactical and operational guidance.

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide oversight and direction: Ensure that team members adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

Develop talent: Coach, mentor, and counsel employees to foster their growth and development.

Empower employees: Encourage accountability and ownership of performance metrics.

Provide feedback: Offer constructive and timely feedback to support employee improvement.

Foster teamwork: Cultivate a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Align with organizational culture: Ensure that department practices align with the company's mission, vision, and goals.

Apply performance management: Utilize effective processes to set goals, provide feedback, and develop employees.

Drive results: Lead employees to achieve productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.

Manage assignments: Plan workforce needs and assign tasks appropriately.

Maintain communication: Communicate effectively through various channels, including meetings, one-on-one interactions, and electronic communications.

Recruit and hire: Collaborate with HR to identify and recruit top talent.

Provide career development: Offer guidance and support for employee career advancement.

Manage external and internal customers: Respond promptly and effectively to inquiries and needs from both internal and external parties.

Core Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Responsive, dependable and follows through
• Ability to evaluate data, analyze, and problem solve
• Effective communication: Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relationship building: Foster positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Respond effectively to market changes and make informed decisions.
• Multitasking and prioritization: Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other departments within the organization.
• Leadership and expertise: Serve as a knowledgeable resource and provide leadership to the management team.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite
  
  Function-Specific Required Skills and Competencies:
  
  
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Inland logistics, intermodal operations knowledge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel including formulas
  • Prior transportation equipment experience required
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Resolve operational issues: Provide timely support to Inland Operations teams to address challenges and maintain smooth operations.
  • Strategic planning: Anticipate and plan for unique scenarios to ensure the efficient functioning of the inland network.
  • Negotiate rates: Negotiate favorable truck rates with carriers to optimize costs.
  • Review and analyze rates: Conduct regular reviews and analyses of truck rates to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Approve rates: Authorize truck rate changes and approvals.
  • RFP process: Develop and manage the RFP process for rolling out new truck procurement initiatives.
  • KPI development and monitoring: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators.
  • Cost and volume metrics: Develop reports to measure and analyze cost and volume metrics related to truck procurement.
  • Database maintenance: Maintain truck rate databases in the ONE system.
  • Route management: Ensure the accuracy and alignment of inland routes.
  • Intermodal route analysis: Input and analyze intermodal routes to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Vendor relationships: Build and maintain strong working relationships with truck vendors.
  • Sales & Commercial support: Provide cost and service information to Commercial Teams.
  • 3rd party platform contracts: Manage contracts for 3rd party platforms used for intermodal truck drayage.
    
    Required Minimum Years Experience:
    
    3+ yrs management/supvervisory experience and 5+ function/industry-related
    
    Required Minimum Education:
    
    Bachelor's Degree Preferred
    
    Resumes may be submitted to: usa.onecareers@one-line.com
    
    To learn more about Ocean Network Express NA and other available opportunities, please visit us at the below link:
    
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    Ocean Network Express provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
    
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