Traffic Manager

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Traffic Manager to join our growing organization who is motivated a selfstarter strong attention to detail ability to meet deadlines and commitment to operational excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the inbound and outbound logistics/transportation to distributors and from vendors. Provides internal and/or external resources necessary to meet delivery needs of the Distribution Centers.
  
• Plans and directs the utilization of costeffective means of transportation to optimize/maximize income opportunities cost control opportunities and generate revenue.
  
• Oversee and manage Trade Compliance requirements.
  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide strategic plan to optimize freight logistics and inventory throughout the supply chain using inbound and outbound TL / LTL expedited air package international and forwarding services.
  
• Manage 3PL service providers to optimize freight and systems.
  
• Analyze freight and logistics cost and benefits; provide cost effective recommendations to support division strategy.
  
• Lead all aspects of evaluation selection and negotiations of freight and logistics suppliers.
  
• Develop and implement carrier performance reviews.
  
• Work with purchasing relative to freight and logistics.
  
• Establish document and simplify freight and logistics related. Ensure organization acts in accordance with defined systems and procedures.
  
• Review and approve freight spend activity through regular review and analysis of detail from 3PL provider.
  
• Month end analysis and reporting of activity.
  
• Review and approve all invoices for transportation services.
  
• Manage 3PL relationships ensuring operating parameters and business rules are aligned with company vision and shipments comply with state and federal standards.
  
• Provide support for shipments with customs documentation needs.
  
• Concentration on global customs regulation frameworks such as harmonized tariff schedules customs valuations import VAT rules and various other matters
  
• Work with internal and external customers / vendors OEM s freight forwarders / customs brokers government agencies and other functional areas to support compliance.
  
• Assist in the implementation and management of the Transportation Management System (TMS)
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED):

• Minimum 5 years transportation and logistics experience.
  
• Significant work experience as a traffic manager logistics manager or another supply chain similar role.
  
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
  
• PC knowledge Word and Excel experience desirable.
  
• Trade compliance and tariff classification knowledge
  
• Strong dataentry skills and attention to detail good math skills
  
• Able to prioritize work delegate and meet deadlines
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  

MUST HAVE

• 5 years transportation and logistics experience.
  
• Experience as a traffic manager logistics manager or another supply chain similar role.
  
• Trade compliance and tariff classification knowledge.
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  

MUST HAVE

• 5 years transportation and logistics experience.
  
• Experience as a traffic manager logistics manager or another supply chain similar role.
  
• Trade compliance and tariff classification knowledge
  
• Hiring manager will not consider anyone who does not have at least 4years longevity in their most recent role.
  
• This position represents a $7M spend for the company in their new San Antonio warehouse seeking ability to negotiate with carriers (CH Robinson FedEx UPS).
  
• Experience with LTL and Drop Ships.
  
• Tariff knowledge is essential as they will be handling freight and other international shipments between US/Mexico and Mexico/China.
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Their manufacturing facility is in Mexico and theyll be regularly managing both imports from Mexico to the US and materials from China to Mexico.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Benefits: 401K Life STD LTD Health Vision Dental Accident/Critical FSA Tuition EFAP Discounts.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer