Transportation Sourcing Manager

Job Details

Job Title:

Transportation Sourcing Manager

Job Code:

TRANSOURCMGR

Department:

Supply Chain

Location:

Duluth, GA

Reports To:

Director of Supply Chain

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

EEOC Classification:

Professionals

Salary Grade:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes No

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Transportation Sourcing Manager is to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for transportation services, such as truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, and intermodal. The key duties for this role include developing and executing sourcing plans, negotiating with carriers for favorable pricing and service, managing vendor relationships, and conducting financial and market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as experience in transportation and distribution operations. Additionally, the Transportation Sourcing Manager will play a leading role for the Operations team in other non-inventory sourcing initiatives such as CapEx equipment, fleet or facility leases, MRO, or services.

Essential Duties

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

Required

Preferred

Key Competencies

Inter-Relationships

Consistent interaction with multiple levels of management depending on assigned facility. Regularly interacts with all levels of employees including production, drivers, and other distribution employees. May interact with third party drivers or distribution channel personnel.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work Environment

This position works in a general distribution or manufacturing environment. Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the materials required for production.

Physical Demands

Physical Work

Travel Required

Yes, 0– 20%

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

Job duties outlined in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (1990) stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

DiversiTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.