Job Description:

The Woodlands,Texas (US-TX)United States (US)

Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastic resins distributor, representing quality products from world-class suppliers, and serving a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. From material selection to supply chain and inventory solutions, we go beyond traditional logistics to provide value-added services across many industries, including automotive, healthcare, packaging, wire and cable, 3D printing and more.Ourpeople, our passion, our global reach, and our technology platform allow us to create unique ways to reduce complexity in your business, identify efficiencies, and unlock value for suppliers and customers.Nexeo Plastics facilities are ISO 9001 certified. We diligently observe a commitment to quality in all of our practices and adhere to a defined quality policy.

Senior Transportation Manager - North America

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible to manage the North America pool of road carriers across the United States, Canada and Mexico / Full Truck Loads (FTL), Less-than-Truckload(LTL) and Dry Bulk.

The Sr.Transportation Manager will own the 3 levels of interaction with the common carrier partners:

1. Strategic

• Select the best pool of common carriers.


• Establish and deploy a best-in-class RFP & Contracting framework (agility and standardization).


• Segment the partners and define a Supplier Relationship Model (SRM) to manage the partners efficiently.

1. Operational

• Accountable for the performance of the common carriers service: (safety standards), quality, service, cost and cash.


• Work with the Transportation team to:

• Develop and own a performance analytics system (with the Analytics & Value Realization and Controlling teams support) leveraging the existing Transplace capability.


• Conduct meetings and activities (according to the SRM model) with the common carriers.


• Ensure a strong Continuous Improvement framework is in place.


• Support Commercial initiatives and transportation improvement projects.

1. Tactical
   
   
   • Ensure an efficient daily/transactional flow of information between Nexeo, Transplace and the Carriers.
   
   
   • Work with the Transportation team to:
     
     
     
     • Supervise all orders on a daily basis through an exception based system (e.g. leveraging TMS / Transplace) and act when required.
     
     
     • Manage cost: provide cost accruals to controlling / validate & approve invoices.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   

Transportation Management Operating Model - key person

• Participate in the definition of the Nexeo Plastics North America distribution strategy (insource vs outsource per business scope, type of assets ...).


• Lead the design and implementation of a North America Transportation Control Tower to take our capabilities to the next level (Load building, routing, tendering, track & trace, invoicing and continuous improvement).

Private Fleet management - support

• Responsible for private fleet life cycle management including Capex, specifications, acquisition, and disposal.


• Lead private fleet performance through establishment of key utilization and productivity.


• Support developing reporting and procedures to effectively manage company Fleet transportation spend.

Lead the Transportation team

• Organize and develop the Transportation team


• Ensure the team embraces Nexeo Plastics values and understands our company strategy.

Qualifications

• BS or MBA in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation or relateddistribution business experience


• 10 years of progressive transportation experience in a complex distribution environment


• Proven track record of leveraging private fleet performance in a multiple facility operation


• Background in compliance with all DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations


• SAP advanced user


• Strong data analysis skills (including advanced Excel user)


• Proven leadership skills, strong interpersonal, collaboration, presentation and communications skills


• Proven financial acumen


• RFP and vendor interface/negotiation experience required


• 10-20% Travel as needed

Nexeo Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Additionally, Nexeo Plastics participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

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