Supply Chain Transportation Manager

Ring Container Technologies; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Transportation Manager to drive data analytics and reporting to support our supply chain. You will shape the direction of transportation sourcing, analyze monthly freight spend, and develop KPIs for transportation performance.

You will collaborate with Sales and plant operations to optimize OTIF and reduce costs, while managing the TMS and carrier relationships. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics; MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data mining skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Pivot Tables, etc. (Power BI, SQL, Access)
• Ability to evaluate data validity and relevance.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and data reporting to support Supply Chain business needs.
• Conduct monthly freight financial analysis and report results to Ring management.
• Develop monthly reporting of financial and operational KPI's for the transportation category.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the freight market.
• Create and implement short-term and long-term strategies for transportation sourcing.
• Work directly with Sales to execute customer freight revenue strategies.
• Manage all aspects of customer and vendor freight (carrier rate procurement, customer freight pricing, financial reporting, and budgeting).
• Support Ring operations by working with plant personnel to solve problems and ensure OTIF performance of Ring carriers.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies for the category.
• Manage Ring’s TMS (Transportation Management System).
• Process all invoices, credits and payment inquiries.
• Manage freight forwarders for both import and export shipments.
• Arrange miscellaneous shipments as needed (Parcel, bulk trucks, LTL, and international).
• These include Ring plant breakdowns and maintenance and repairs requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Action Oriented

Drive for Results

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics

MBA is a plus

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

Power BI

SQL

Access

Job description

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Transportation Manager role is responsible for creating and reporting data analytics that supports the Supply Chain department. The Transportation Manager will have the autonomy to determine the direction of the Transportation category and gain experience in all major Supply Chain facets at Ring. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to enhance their Supply Chain career by making a massive impact and immediately influencing Ring’s sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform analysis and data reporting to support Supply Chain business needs.
• Conduct monthly freight financial analysis and report these results to Ring management.
• Develop monthly reporting of financial and operational KPI's for the transportation category.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the freight market.
• Create and implement short-term and long-term strategies for transportation sourcing.
• Work directly with Sales to execute customer freight revenue strategies.
• Manage all aspects of customer and vendor freight (carrier rate procurement, customer freight pricing, financial reporting, and budgeting).
• Support Ring operations by working with plant personnel to solve problems and ensure on-time in full (OTIF) performance of Ring carriers.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies for the category.
• Manage Ring’s TMS (Transportation Management System).
• Process all invoices, credits and payment inquiries.
• Manage freight forwarders for both import and export shipments.
• Arrange miscellaneous shipments as needed (Parcel, bulk trucks, LTL, and international).
• These include Ring plant breakdowns and maintenance and repairs requirements.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics, or relevant; MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data mining skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Pivot Tables, etc. (Advanced DataBase Skills is a plus- Power BI, SQL, Access).
• Ability to evaluate data validity and relevance.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results

Additional Incentives

Valuable experience in several Supply Chain categories.

Exposure to senior leadership and mentorship opportunities.

Upward mobility within the department.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.

Corporate Culture

A company that values people most of all.

Ring is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment and respect—within our own walls, in the communities we live and work in, and in the global community we all share.

For our employees, we develop leadership skills, provide ongoing training, and offer opportunities for growth and reward through our RING Career Track process.

We also emphasize work-life balance and take conscientious health and safety measures that have earned us recognition as one of the healthiest workplaces.

For the larger community, we devote volunteer hours and monetary support to organizations and charitable causes devoted to youth, education, health care, and the environment.

And for the future, we work hard to make every aspect of our own business more sustainable.

Our ultimate goals? Meaningful work, inspired people, superior products, and a more livable world for all.

For more about our corporate culture, visit our Corporate Responsibility pages.

Great people doing great work.