Manager, Truckload and Intermodal Carrier Management

at Crate & Barrel in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.

+ This is a hybrid position based out of our Northbrook, IL Corporate Headquarters and requires 3 days per week in the office

+ This role is an Individual Contributor role

+ Oversee, coordinate, and optimize carrier relationships, actively facilitating the addition of new partners to our core carrier base as we cultivate strategic partnerships

+ Collaborate in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for our strategic core carriers, conducting thorough business reviews and developing service dashboards to monitor and enhance performance

+ Assist in the annual request for proposal (RFP) process for both new and existing carriers, contributing to the selection of carriers based on criteria such as service quality, equipment availability, safety records, geographic coverage, performance metrics, and cost considerations

+ Provide support in negotiations with providers, where applicable, to secure favorable terms and conditions that align with our strategic objectives

+ Build a Core Carrier program for our TL and Intermodal carriers, assess network capacity and market trends while establishing business continuity

+ Track record of building effective business and cross-functional partnerships

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform programs

+ Proficiency in 3rd party web-based platforms and Transportation software such as Cube Route, ITMS, AS400 etc.

+ Ability to travel 10-20% of the time as the business dictates

+ 5-7 years Supply Chain experience

+ 3-5 years’ experience of Transportation Operations experience

+ Experience with carrier procurement, contract negotiations and/or carrier management

+ Bachelor’s degree

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.