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Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager

FIJI Water Company

Continuous Improvement Transportation Manager

Tucson, AZ +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Lead supply chain/transportation initiatives with accountability to improve processes and quality of service level while balancing FIJI Water & The Wonderful Company’s financial objectives
    • Establish and manage continuous improvement strategies and cost saving programs and execute programs to drive advanced automation and cost reduction
    • Responsible for track, report and present project update and results to sr. leadership team
    • Manage outbound transportation projects to improve service, OTIF and to reduce cost
    • Manage drayage projects to improve service, on time performance, lead-time, dwell time and to reduce cost
    • Identify through cost analysis the lowest cost accessorial option from port of departure to 3PL and implement
    • Conduct ad hoc research and analysis for Outbound transportation
    • Work closely with internal departments including outbound trucking, drayage, distribution, customer service, planning teams, finance and external department including trucking and drayage vendors & 3PLs regarding project implementation and process improvement
    • Work closely with Outbound Transportation Manager and International and Drayage Manager to develop and/or execute logistics contracting strategies for all drayage and last mile transportation and provide support for annual budget and audit
    • Champion WOW, the company's continuous improvement program
    • Build and support advanced visualizations using Power BI or similar software
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Ideal candidate, 2-4 years of transportation contract negotiation experience
    • Minimum of 4-5 years work experience in transportation, supply chain and project management
    • Experience in global business settings with proven ability to manage large cross-functional projects
    • BS/BA required, preferably in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related field
    • High level of proficiency in Excel, Power Point, MS Outlook, Power BI, Office Suite
    • Experience with ERP system (Oracle), freight & analytics tool (DAT) & supply chain visibility Platform (FourKites) preferred
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills with proven data visualization skills
    • Knowledge in applying continuous improvement techniques and analytical tools such as Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) to achieve improved business results (Six Sigma Green Belt preferred but not required)
    • Self-motivated, high-energy individual who can function in a high demand, performance-driven environment
    • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
    • Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills

    Pay Range: $90,000 - $95,000 base salary and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

    Additional Information

    • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
    • Opportunity for development and internal mobility
    • Manager and leadership training, weekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
    • Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
    • Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos.

    FIJI Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 imported premium bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7 pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330 mL, 500 mL, 700 mL, 1 L, and 1.5 L. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has helped to preserve and protect the Sovi Basin and improve the lives of the native people of Fiji.

    To discover Earth’s Finest Water, please visit www.fijiwater.com, or follow FIJI Water on Facebook ,Instagram or Twitter. To learn more about how the FIJI Water Foundation is supporting the communities and islands of Fiji, please visit www.fijiwaterfoundation.org.

    The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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  • Locations
    Tucson, AZ • Los Angeles, CA