A Global Automotive Supplier is seeking a highly skilled Global TMS Solutions Manager to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This role will lead the development of a Global Transportation Management System (TMS) and will provide significant opportunities for upward mobility. This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of global TMS design and integration experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for TMS design and network development
- Create Transportation Models and present senior leadership with the strategy for the lowest supply cost, on-time delivery and an ability to cope with disruption
- Develop and implement commercial strategy for international transportation programs
- Work cross functionally with engineering, logistics, and warehouse employees to ensure projects are completed on time
- Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, seeking to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions
- Eliminate waste and implement change using Lean methodologies (Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, 5S,)
- Lead a team of TMS Data Analysts
Required Experience
- Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics
- Must have expert level knowledge and hands on experience with the following platforms - Oracle, Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP
- Experince leading international project teams is a must
- 5+ years of Supply Chain/Transportation Modeling and Network Optimization experience
- 3+ years working with 3PL, warehouse, and distribution environments
- Extensive Transportation and Solutions Engineering experience
Desired Qualifications
- MBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
