TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT:   

Leads the shipping and logistics teams responsible for providing cost effective, efficient and traceable movement of goods.  Develops, implements, and maintains policies and systems relating to monitoring costs and efficiencies in the department. Analyzes and recommends transportation and freight costs, as well as appropriate routing and carriers to be used. Ensures that lowest cost transportation is used to satisfy both customer and company needs. Directs the activities of those who contact vendors, customers and carriers to resolve any problems in transit.  Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to a small group of shipping/logistics specialists working on various aspects of freight management and shipping.

Develop and Execute Day to Day Operational Strategies to support the following areas with a strong focus on cost management and high levels of service. Customer Direct Shipments- small package to large capital equipment moves Intercompany Stocking Shipments

Lead Projects geared towards process improvements in Shipping and Logistics. Use Lean Principles to identify and lead projects to reduce cost, reduce waste, increase throughput, or improve quality/safety

Effectively work to deliver cost savings and cost avoidance. Negotiate freight costs, while choosing routings that meet transit time expectations

Create and Audit SOP’s to manage and control logistics operations. Publish Routing Guides, Track and Monitor costs related to Logistics- Develop tracking mechanisms for quotes and packaging costs.

Assist in the negotiations for freight and logistics service providers, Ensure SOPs are in place with all Providers

Support the Freight Payment and Audit process-

Generate monthly metrics to support the shipping/logistics function- identify areas for cost and performance improvement.

Support the forecasting, cost analysis, tracking and reporting of transportation annual operations cost budget and associated risks. Identify and recommend cost savings initiatives to ensure overall targets are met.

Work collaboratively and foster strong working relationships within the organization including Sales, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Planning. Assist other departments with coordination of shipments on ad-hoc basis

Familiar with INCOTERMS and can provide guidance relative to the selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective Incoterms for various types of freight movement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Performs other related assignments as required

“People Manager” responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Provide leadership, coaching and managerial processes that utilize Axcelis’ values, attributes and behaviors to drive and develop optimal performance of the team and each individual team member.  Utilize clear job descriptions and PACT planning and evaluation to foster continuous improvement.  In conjunction with Human Resources, may be responsible for the hiring, performance improvement, and termination of employees.

COMPETENCIES In addition to demonstrating Axcelis Attributes and Behaviors the employee will be subject to all Axcelis employee policies and to both quantitative and qualitative assessments of performance.

Flexibility – Employee must be capable of handling diverse and changing priorities regarding projects.

Customer Service – Employee must be prepared to support the internal customers with a positive and proactive disposition.

Self-directed – Must be able to work without close supervision or direction.  Successful candidate will be highly motivated to achieve the highest levels of performance in an independent manner.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE   

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience.

Experience with logistics and supply chain processes and systems

Experience with logistics budget and spend management

Proven leadership skills

Experience in leading projects for cost and performance improvements and using tools and technology to support performance initiatives.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English sufficiently well to perform job functions

Technological capabilities:  Capable of effectively using all office software including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, as well as being capable of effectively operating software applications provided by suppliers.

Ability to prepare and present process flowcharts and progress plans and timelines.

Must possess a team spirit and customer service orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties of this job expose employee to a typical office environment with typical office physical demands.

Required Skills Required Experience