Category Manager - Leases/Warehouse

at Johns Manville in Littleton, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Logistics Category Manager – Leases/Warehouse is responsible for collaborating with JM Business Units (BUs) to understand their warehousing needs and to identify, communicate, and negotiate solutions. This role involves developing, owning, and executing the warehousing strategy and negotiations, continuously supporting the business unit’s evolving strategic objectives. Additionally, the Category Manager will work with other Logistics Team leaders to drive continuous improvement efforts in logistics.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Collaborate with the team to develop, execute, and implement the North American logistics operational excellence strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost productivity while maintaining service levels
• Understand the warehousing needs for new leases or lease extensions of JM’s Business Units, develop parameters for leasing solutions, present alternatives, and align on lease negotiations
• Lead discussions with providers on leases, warehouse labor, material handling equipment, and shuttle services to support warehouse operations
• Lead the negotiation of all North American warehousing agreements, optimizing the warehouse network, eliminating redundancy, and enhancing service offerings while optimizing cost productivity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external parties regarding warehouse leases and services, managing the relationship throughout its lifecycle
• Develop, own, execute, and implement sourcing strategies and negotiations for warehousing
• Direct lease and service agreement language, effectively negotiate with providers to maximize service requirements at the lowest cost, and identify and counter missing clauses in agreements
• Build strategies to reduce operational costs and create efficiency improvements, enhancing logistics cost productivity while balancing service
• Simplify and clearly communicate complex logistical concepts internally
• Work and communicate collaboratively across Logistics,
  
  
  
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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