Global Transportation Strategy & Cost Optimization Lead

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Transportation Mode Manager to oversee all aspects of transportation across regions, drive cost savings and continuous improvement, and align logistics with business unit needs. The role involves KPI development, carrier collaboration, and strategic negotiation with global partners.

The position requires a strong background in transportation and logistics, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to deliver measurable results while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 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 projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Logistics expertise and support on logistics challenges to the Business unit ensuring timely resolution of issues as identified.
• Leverage change management, project management and similar disciplines to align stakeholders’ expectations.
• Develop and deploy KPIs reflecting areas of improvement or success.
• Review and assess the Business unit logistics network to identify changes in practices in order to optimize logistics execution and costs.
• Ensure all Logistics contracts have established transportation metrics and KPI’s for all Business Unit locations globally.
• Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures with the carriers.
• Conduct QBRs or Annual Reviews as necessary.
• Develop service level agreements inside existing contracts to ensure supplier performance.
• Performs analysis and comparison of freight rates to determine the most economical and efficient means to deliver product and Lead RFP/RFQ initiatives.
• Negotiate International and domestic contracts.
• Conduct needs analysis, form strategies, and align expectations with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Preparing and giving presentations to leadership as necessary and Ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement ideas to logistics leadership

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Transportation/logistics knowledge

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Generac is seeking a Transportation Mode Manager to oversee all aspects of transportation across regions, drive cost savings and continuous improvement, and align logistics with business unit needs. The role involves KPI development, carrier collaboration, and strategic negotiation with global partners.

The position requires a strong background in transportation and logistics, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to deliver measurable results while traveling as needed.