We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?The Transportation Mode Manager oversees all activities associated with transportation in the mode, across all countries including sourcing, carrier selection, rate negotiations, freight audit and payment, cost controls, and functional reporting and developing transportation relationships. Additionally, this role will be matrixed into the leadership of a specified Business Unit providing monthly metrics, performance, and act as liaison between the Business Unit and Logistics Leadership. This position will ensure all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations, communicating effectively with internal and external customers, and responding to their requirements. The Transportation Mode Manager will also be accountable to generate savings year over year while driving continuous improvement.Key to success will be working closely with other key functional representatives and Generac’s Global Businesses to ensure the supply base is effectively serving internal and external customer needs. Ability to assess the global transportation environment in the short, medium, and long term and identify trends that will impact Generac. Due to the nature of this position, a minimum of 10% travel is expected.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience5 years’ experience in Transportation and Logistics services strategic sourcing for a Fortune 1000 company with an extensive domestic and international presence.3 years’ experience leading/mentoring teams or leading large-scale projectsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with tariffs and rating methodologies (rates & services) in both US and global regionsExperience leading and influencing multiple individuals and groupsExperience and understanding of freight contracts and multiple methods of global transportExperience and understanding of carrier operationsExperience in logistics analysisESSENTIAL DUTIES:Provide Logistics expertise and support on logistics challenges to the Business unit ensuring timely resolution of issues as identifiedLeverage change management, project management and similar disciplines to align stakeholders’ expectationsDevelop and deploy KPIs reflecting areas of improvement or successReview and assess the Business unit logistics network to identify changes in practices in order to optimize logistics execution and costsEnsure all Logistics contracts have established transportation metrics and KPI’s for all Business Unit locations globallyCreate and manage Standard Operating Procedures with the carriersConduct QBRs or Annual Reviews as necessaryDevelop service level agreements inside existing contracts to ensure supplier performancePerforms analysis and comparison of freight rates to determine the most economical and efficient means to deliver product and Lead RFP/RFQ initiativesNegotiate International and domestic contractsConduct needs analysis, form strategies, and align expectations with internal stakeholders and external suppliersPreparing and giving presentations to leadership as necessary and Ad hoc assignments as neededProvide feedback for continuous improvement ideas to logistics leadershipKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of transportation regulations, pricing, operations, and regulatory programsStrong knowledge of freight tariff rates/surchargesExtensive knowledge of Global transportation Operations (i.e. Pricing, Performance Metrics and Operations)Strong and varied knowledge of International and domestic logistics Industry and processesIn depth Knowledge of transportation and logistics costs and regulationsAdvanced knowledge of transport tariffsDemonstrated process improvement and systematic process improvement skillsEstablished negotiation skills with and selection of freight carriersExperience using Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applicationsAbility to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problemsAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”SummaryLocation: Waukesha, WI - USAType: Full time
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