Senior Logistics Manager, Transportation

Job Summary

The Manager of Transportation Solutions provides operational support and guidance to the US Automotive business unit with a focus on data and analytics. Activities will include business case development for new transportation and private fleet management capabilities, scoping and implementation of enterprise transportation systems (TMS), and advancement of supply chain reporting and analytics practices. This position acts as a subject matter expert for all modes of domestic transportation and aims to deliver value to Genuine Parts Company by increasing control, improving service, and reducing cost for domestic freight flow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other departments such as merchandising, IT, and supply chain operations to develop transportation strategies and ensure they align with the overall goals of the organization.
• Develop and execute a data driven supply chain strategy aligned with overall business goals.
• Implement solutions to increase transportation control, improve service levels, and reduce supply chain cost.
• Partner with IT to develop transportation business intelligence capabilities using Google Big Query and Microsoft Power BI.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive channel management strategy for an efficient Supply Chain.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to executive leadership.
• Manage and communicate project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of combined experience in Transportation and Supply Chain Management.
• 5+ years’ experience driving strategy through data insights and reporting.
• 3+ years’ experience leading and managing a team.
• Ability to work, influence, and resolve conflicts cross-functionally with internal/external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree
• High financial acumen, contributed or responsible for P&L.
• Proficient in SQL, PowerBI, GBQ, Tableau, Python
• Direct experience with retail supply chain strategy and business case development, including cost-benefit analyses and process optimization.
• Direct experience with selection and implementation of enterprise transportation management systems (TMS).
• Direct experience with development of supply chain business intelligence capabilities.
• Direct experience and success with multi-year program or project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Transportation preferred.
• Knowledge of private fleet operations preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Big Query and Microsoft Power BI capabilities preferred.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Travel < 25%.
• Flexible schedule: 80% in-office, 20% work from home.

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