| Position: |
Logistics Manager III |
| Summary of Job Description: |
We are looking for a self motivated employee to work in a fast paced team environment to Manage interaction with Global Freight Forwarding partners. Solution development and cost negotiation for regional and global transportation needs. The successful candidate will not only optimize the international transportation spend for our customers, but will provide creative strategic transportation solutions that will enhance our value to the customer and work daily with service providers and our customers to see those strategic solution through to execution. |
| Responsibilities: |
Our ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Detailed knowledge of International Purchased Transportation and Operations Management (all modes)
- Experience in an Operations role with a Global Freight Forwarder
- Experience in ROI development and analysis
- Strong communication skills, this position will interact with customers, account management, transportation operations, Legal, Information Technology, Engineering, and Freight Payment teams Candidate must be able to work independently and within a strong team environment
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| Primary Function: |
- Provide SME level support/guidance to account team
- Facilitate Global Freight Forwarder and Steamship Line commercial relationships
- Facilitate Global Freight Forwarder strategic relationships and identify opportunities for growth
- Leverage Menlo’s overall volume to achieve lowest possible total cost
- Facilitate rate management process for assigned accounts
- Liaison with Global Freight Forwarder for issue resolution with Menlo Operations and Freight Payment
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| Requirements: |
- Minimum 5 years experience in Global Freight Forwarding industry
- 50% Travel
- Experience in purchasing, engineering, operations, and project management
- Highly organized with exceptional time management and sound decision making skills
- Possess analytical approach to making effective business decisions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
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| Date Posted: |
20 November 2008 |
| Location: |
Auburn Hills, MI
Aurora, IL |
| Position Status: |
Exempt |