MGR I LOGISTICS

TE Connectivity Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Domestic Transportation Manager to lead and optimize transportation operations across North America. This remote role offers the opportunity to manage a significant annual transportation budget while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders. You will utilize your extensive experience in logistics and transportation management to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork, and play a crucial role in enhancing supply chain efficiency and performance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of North American transportation management experience.
• Experience using transportation management systems like SAP and TMS.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation operations across US, Mexico, and Canada.
• Collaborate with 3PL partners to improve transportation efficiency.
• Perform analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Transportation Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree in Logistics

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Power BI

Tableau

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

We are looking for a strategic Domestic Transportation Manager with global experience who thrives under pressure. This role is responsible for managing our Americas transportation 3PL partner to ensure strong performance of our North American parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), and drayage modes. This includes working closely with our 3PL partner, transportation providers, and internal/external stakeholders (business units, suppliers, and customers) to ensure strong performance in cost, quality, on-time pickup, and on-time delivery. This position manages and improves approximately $100 million in annual transportation spend.

This position requires at least 5-10 years of North American transportation management experience. It is a US-based remote position. Candidates depending on physical location may be required to work East Coast time zone.

Work Location
Remote position, with the ability to work East Coast time zone depending on physical location, and able to travel up to 25% as needed.

What your background should look like:

Manage our Americas Region transportation volume, extending through US, Mexico, and Canada, including services such as Full Truck Loads, Less Than Truck Loads, and Small Parcel.
Experience in managing transportation operations under scenarios including:

• Standard Full Truck Loads and Less Than Truck Loads
• In-Bond shipments
• Cross-Border operations between US-CA and US-MX
• Port to Door shipments (Air and Ocean)
• Small parcel services

Experience managing 3PL transportation service providers.
Manage integration of our transportation management system (TMS) with our supply base, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers to ensure all TE-paid transportation is booked, optimized, and tracked properly.
Manage overall network efficiency through KPIs, analyzing results and implementing corrective actions. KPIs include on-time pickup %, on-time delivery %, shipment quality, cargo claims, and costs by mode.
Perform analytics on shipment reports to identify opportunities for freight cost reduction, cargo consolidation, route optimization, correct freight mode/service, and lead time reduction.

• Knowledge of key logistics cost drivers (e.g., weight, dims, accessorials, space management).

Collaborate with our 3PL partner and business units to identify and implement transportation improvement projects related to freight cost savings, cargo consolidation, and lead time reduction.
Lead multiple projects simultaneously with multidisciplinary teams with minimal supervision.
Understand supply chain processes, as daily communication will occur with departments like Logistics, Planning, Purchasing, Procurement, and Compliance to improve end-to-end performance.
Create executive presentations and reports to communicate achievements and solutions to corporate leadership.
Knowledge of trade documentation for imports and exports in US and Mexico (e.g., Carta Porte, Shipping Letter Instructions, in-bond entry, domestic entries, Certificates of Origin, Bill of Lading).
Advanced knowledge of INCOTERMS application.
Experience in conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs) from start to finish.

Required Background

Minimum 5 years of domestic North American transportation management experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering; or 10 years of relevant experience.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload and make decisions independently.
Proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to build and motivate project teams.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience using transportation management systems (SAP, TMS, S4HANA).
Experience implementing a TMS is a plus.
Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
Strong knowledge of freight financials and forecasting.

Additional qualities include being detail-oriented, autonomous, effective time manager, team builder, and motivator. Alignment with TE Core Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation. Familiarity with SET principles: Strategy, Execution, Talent.

Nice to Have

Power BI, Tableau, knowledge of South American domestic transportation, SAP expertise, dashboarding, DAX, Excel macros, Six Sigma, process mapping, or other process improvement training.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in harsh environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and home solutions. With approximately 80,000 employees, including over 7,500 engineers, in about 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, and Twitter.

COMPENSATION
Competitive base salary: $89,300 – $134,000 (dependent on location and experience). Total compensation includes base salary, incentives, and benefits.

BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity does not request payment or fees from applicants. All legitimate openings are posted on our official careers site, and communications will come from @te.com email addresses. Be wary of suspicious contacts and report them.

Location: #, OR, US
City: #
State: OR
Country/Region: US
Travel: 10-25%

Requisition ID: 134440

Alternative Locations: N/A

Function: Logistics

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