Manager, Logistics

Job Description

W.R. Grace is hiring another Game Changer to join its Supply Chain team in the Americas.  Reporting to the Director, Logistics & Distribution – Americas, the Logistics Manager – Americas, will be responsible for the domestic ‘Over the Road’ (OTR) transportation operation (TL, LTL, Bulk) in the US, providing leadership support within a matrixed organization to achieve safety, service, quality, and cost goals while driving an enhanced customer experience.

The ideal candidate will be based in Columbia, MD, with relocation assistance available. We will also consider a hybrid option for this role.  Must be able to travel 15-25% domestically to meet with internal stakeholders and external carrier partners.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

• Utilizing your supply chain systems knowledge, assess current supply chain systems and technology, and identify industry best practices to simplify, improve productivity, and enable world-class OTR transportation execution.
• Build effective cross-functional relationships across the organization (Sales, Finance, Legal, Supply Management, Order Management, Warehouse/Distribution, Product Management, Quality and Operations) to improve service execution, productivity, and reduce cost.
• Build and maintain carrier relationships through partnership and fair treatment
• Lead transportation-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely execution and alignment with company goals.
• Use data to help drive business results and improve the customer experience.
• Daily interaction with carriers, warehouses, TMS partners, internal stakeholders and external customers regarding transportation service execution, quality, safety, and cost
• Create, implement, and analyze industry metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the domestic transportation network.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), SAP and data analytics tools to gather insights and identify improvement opportunities.
• Report on carrier service levels and provide insights to the management team regarding performance, customer expectations, and potential issues.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

• Optimize carrier selection and routing guide based on service levels and pricing.
• Establish and deliver against goals in the areas of performance, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, reporting, and budget adherence.
• Establish a regular audit plan to ensure compliance with Grace’s Responsible Care Management System (RCMS).
• Play a key role in managing Grace’s partnership with Odyssey Logistics and carrier partners.  
• Develop the OTR transportation strategy to optimize all goods movements between Grace plants and shipments to customers with a focus on on-time delivery and lowest landed cost.

Required Qualifications (1 of 2)

• B.S. degree, Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain
• 5+ years of distribution, logistics or transportation operations, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Transportation Management experience in Truckload, LTL, Bulk (Liquid and Dry), chemical shipments, including TMS systems experience
• 3PL/4PL Provider Management
• Hazmat shipper experience and certification
• SAP, or another ERP and Microsoft Office Suite experience with deep knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication skills effective to a variety of audiences
• Ownership mentality in finding solutions and taking initiative
• Curiosity about how processes work and can ask the right questions

Required Qualifications (2 of 2)

• Adaptability to change and is willing to keep up to date with the trends and issues of the supply chain industry
• Strong leadership and coaching skills; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; exceptional analytical skills
• Broad understanding of general business with emphasis on logistics, warehousing, and customer service issues
• Ability to write concise operational reports and give effective presentations
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions in matrix environment
• Ability to establish strong relationships with 3PL partners using superior negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• WMS, YMS management systems experience
• Freight Forwarding, Import/Export Operations, International Trade Compliance, Trade Risk Management
• Transportation Management experience in Rail, Ocean, Air, Parcel
• Sourcing & Contract Negotiation
• Process development and documentation
• KPI Development and Management experience
• Freight Audit & Payment experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans 
• 401(k) Company Match 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program