at Pactiv Evergreen in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
The Transportation Carrier/Procurement Manager will provide transportation leadership in the development and management of carrier relationships across the Pactiv Evergreen network. In addition, the Carrier Manager will provide data driven insights, fiscal responsibility, maintain carrier KPIs/scorecarding and be responsible for driving increased capacity and high service levels from our carrier base. This will require an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves numbers and has a “Can Do” mentality when working with carriers and the Pactiv Evergreen team. Pactiv Evergreen is currently building out their Center of Excellence for Transportation, while adopting best in class technology. Come join a dynamic team and set the bar for excellence! Do you have what it takes?
Th is is a hybrid position with 2 days in the Lake Forest office.
Responsibilities
Here’s what you’ll do…
+ Responsible for carrier management and procurement.
+ Build strategic partnerships with key carriers, with contacts across multiple levels in their organization.
+ Research and qualify new carriers based on asset size, modes and regions covered.
+ Facilitate strategies to drive down cost and/or improve service.
+ Negotiate carrier pricing.
+ Help in the development and execution of RFPs and carrier bid events.
+ Manage carrier capacity and drop pools.
+ Create and monitor routing guides for transportation planners to execute against.
+ Ensure accurate pricing and capacities are uploaded into the TMS rate system.
+ Working with business teams and carriers to improve service to meet expected goals.
+ Provide guidance and supervision to traffic and warehouse management.
+ Create and maintain daily/weekly/monthly service KPIs and scorecards for carrier review,
+ Collect, analyze and manage quantitative data from various sources (TMS, TDW, Tableau, SAP) and create performance metrics and ad hoc reporting that lead to service improvements.
+ Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.
Qualifications
Here’s what you’ll need…
+ BA/BS in logistics or related field with 5+ year’s previous business experience, preferably in supply chain, transportation, procurement, or warehousing with 2-3 years demonstrated experience in carrier development.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; strict attention to detail; ability to multi-task and prioritize.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
+ Previous experience with JDA-TMS and Bidding software preferred.
+ High analytical ability desired and strong front line management skills to lead a group of people toward a goal.
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE)is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
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Job Locations US-IL-Lake Forest
ID 2023-21212
Category Supply Chain
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Salaried
