Associate Manager, Inbound Logistics (DRAY) - Fort Payne, Alabama Job at The Children's Place, Fort Payne, AL

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  • The Children's Place
  • Fort Payne, AL

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Associate Manager, Inbound Logistics, will be responsible for controlling and monitoring processes and work flows of the inbound transportation within the company. This position will monitor and execute all day to day inbound transportation challenges. This position will ensure deliveries are made to the distribution centers in a timely fashion.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Partner with brokers, carriers, truckers, and our Distribution Centers to manage and communicate the inbound delivery flow of the shipments
  • Maintain contact with dray partners throughout the day.
  • Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and/or frequency
  • Utilize 3PL systems, company systems, and Excel to track inbound Ocean and Air freight from origin to distribution centers in the US and Canada
  • Create and manage business reporting, including inbound forecasting
  • Resolve issues as they may occur. Identify and address opportunities for improvement
  • Monitor carrier performance and provide KPI reporting
  • Resolving with logistics service provider any freight or concealed damage claims
  • Work with operations team and 3rd party providers on network analysis and continuous improvement to determine future cargo flow strategies.
  • Support the team in efforts to eliminate manual work, streamline and standardize processes, and automation.
  • Assist in performing reconciliation of accounts payable (current and past-due) to resolve delinquencies.
  • Helps in reporting and building of functional dashboards for leadership team
  • Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3+ years of experience in inbound transportation operations or an equivalent combination of training and supervisory experience necessary
  • Proven role in the development of complex global logistics models employing ocean and drayage networks and knowledge of global supply chain and logistics markets and networks.
  • Experience with PowerBI, SQL, Excel, and data analytics tools.
  • Systems and Tools Acumen: Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Skills and Behaviors

  • Strong technical skills in the areas of spreadsheets, databases, Infor Nexus and SAP
  • Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and familiar with record-keeping systems
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills
  • In depth knowledge of transportation and claim procedures and safe processing methods are crucial
  • Must be detail-oriented with strong mathematical and written abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with department teams, cross-functional partners, and upper management
  • Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Strong analytical and data modeling ability.

Details:

  • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for full-time employees
  • 401K with employer match program
  • Generous employee discount

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Weekend work,

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