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Outbound Transportation Manager

FIJI Water Company

Outbound Transportation Manager

Tucson, AZ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    A DAY IN THE LIFE AT FIJI:

    • Develop & maintain a Primary Core Carrier base. It is expected this position always has an in-depth understanding of the marketplace & providers. Cleary understand vendor contracting process.
    • Manage the performance of the core carrier base, freight forwarders and 3PL’s. 
    • Evaluate trade-offs between transportation cost, inventory cost and service levels. Drive productivity improvement for all shipment processes and monitor results adjusting plans accordingly.
    • Support & direct data analysis that drives service and cost savings through KPI’s and various metrics.
    • Determine the most cost-effective, efficient, and competitive method regarding transportation. Intimate knowledge of all OTR, LTL, Partial marketplace pricing. (preferred but not necessary to have a working knowledge of multiple transportation types in the US, such as Flatbed, Refrigerated, Frozen & Refrigerated LTL, Liquid/Dry bulk).
    • 100% compliance to government regulations for domestic North America.  Clear understating of all DOT rules & regulations for the safe transport on US Highways.
    • Provide written Standard Operating Procedures for all domestic activities to include retention requirements at all FIJI 3PL Warehouse facilities.
    • Manage execution across various departments through effective planning, prioritizing, communication and most importantly, follow-up.
    • Overseeing day to day operations, propose solutions to meet shipment needs. Operate proactively yet able to course correct when opportunities arise. Plan and direct 25K OTR (LTL & Truckload) shipments from 3rd party warehouse annually. 
    • Serve as Freight to Customer subject matter expert for the business both domestic and international.
    • Approve freight invoices, develop & maintain variance report (freight pay).
    • Monthly reporting to Director of Transportation on shipment volumes, cost, carrier performance and delivery tracking (KPI).   Monitor & track financial goals.  Adjust strategies as necessary.
    • Support transportation monthly/quarterly business review process with business group stakeholders & providers.
    • Maintain contract rate files and ensure spot quotes are added to long terms contracts. Obtain rates as needed from carriers for market/competitor analysis. In depth knowledge on overseeing the bid process.   Be able to work with the continuous improvement group to benchmark lanes for pricing & cost comparison.  
    • Support annualized budgeting process as needed.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO FIJI:

    • 3+ years of transportation, analytics, or supply chain experience
    • International experience preferred
    • Understanding of transportation management terms and concepts
    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain Management or related field
    • Good working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems and how to generate new reports
    • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Oracle, SAP and analytical skills
    • High technical acumen with experience in data manipulation and visualization
    • Ability to interface with other functional areas including Inventory Deployment, Customer Service and Project Teams
    • Travel Requirement 20-25%
    • COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

    Additional Information

    FIJI'S DEDICATION TO YOU:

    • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
    • Opportunities for development and internal mobility
    • Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
    • Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
    • Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
    • Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

    FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. Known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and unique mineral profile, FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs.  Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

    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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