Manager, Transportation Support
Irvine, CA On-site
$101,000–$113,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Responsible for leading and overseeing national transportation support functions that enable GLOVIS to operate an efficient, cost-effective, and resilient finished vehicle transportation network. This position serves to provide strategic oversight of carrier performance, transportation systems, network optimization, vendor management, transportation analytics, and operational support. The Manager will utilize operational data, industry knowledge, and market intelligence to identify opportunities and risks within the transportation network and develop actionable strategies to support GLOVIS' short-, mid-, and long-term transportation objectives. The position will work closely with Logistics Operations, Logistics Planning, Procurement, Information Technology, Finance, and external transportation providers to ensure the transportation network has the capacity, systems, processes, and carrier partnerships necessary to meet customer and wholesale objectives. The Manager will also provide leadership and direction to the Transportation Support team and will be expected to independently manage complex projects, develop executive-level reporting, and make recommendations to senior management regarding transportation strategy, carrier performance, network changes, and operational improvements.
What you'll bring
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast paced environment
- Ability to train and mentor new employees
- Bachelor's Required
- 7 – 10 years of direct experience in Logistics, Trucking, Rail Operations, Supply Chain, Port Operations, Procurement
- 1 - 3 years supervisory experience
- The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, seX or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender eXpression, age, citizenship, seXual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
- experience using database systems is highly preferred