Transportation Management Logistics Planning Lead

NFI Industries; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Transportation Management Logistics Planning Lead to oversee the operational execution for one or more business units. The role includes guiding TM Coordinators, collaborating on process improvements, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Travel may be required to meet client needs and project requirements. The successful candidate will have a BA/BS and 3–4 years in transportation, with strong communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities to drive operational

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• 3–4 years of transportation industry experience or equivalent demonstrated acumen.

Responsibilities

• Daily operational point-of-contact for internal NFI divisions and clients.
• Provide guidance and training to TM Coordinators, Sr Coordinators and Executives/Specialists.
• Initiate continuous improvement strategies to improve internal and external operations.
• May manage a team of TM coordinators and facilitate daily operational activities to service the customer.
• Collaborate with management to create customer-specific SOPs including shipment activity, routing guides, exception resolution and scheduling.
• Offer best practices through knowledge of the supply chain and customer network.
• Identify opportunities to connect customers to other NFI divisions to drive value.
• Support quarterly business reviews with customers using multiple presentation methods.
• Maintain and update internal/external SOP documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and growth of existing business.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Leadership qualities

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

TMS programs

Job description

Overview

The Transportation Management Logistics Planning Lead is responsible for the operational execution for one or many pieces of business. This position may include the management of people, but will include collaboration with management on process, organic growth, and customer satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Daily operational point-of-contact for internal NFI divisions and clients
• Provides guidance and training to TM Coordinators, Sr Coordinators and Executives/Specialists
• Initiate continuous improvement strategies that improve internal and external operations
• May manage a team of TM coordinators and facilitate daily operational activities to service the customer
• Collaborate with management to create custom operational procedures for individual customers that include the management of daily shipment activity, route guides, exception management and resolution processes, appointment scheduling, tracking initiatives, carrier procurement, spot market management, and shipment optimization
• Consult and offer best practices through extensive knowledge of the supply chain market and your customer’s network
• Identify opportunities to connect customers to other NFI divisions to improve their network and drive revenue to the broader organization
• Work closely with management on quarterly business reviews (QBR) with your customer through several presentation methodologies
• Collaborates with management to manage internal/external standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation
• Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement that provides additional value to internal/external clients
• Recognize opportunities and work to organically grow existing business
• Must gain familiarity with NFI departments such as Carrier Relations, Freight Audit/Payment, and Invoicing

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required
• Ability to facilitate responsibility and manage expectations
• 3 - 4 years transportation-related industry experience with demonstrated acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills
• High level of business acumen and leadership qualities
• Professional aptitude, presentation and demeanor
• Ability to meet/exceed time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of internal/external management
• Availability to work flexible hours and travel based upon NFI and external client needs
• Proficient with MS Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Individual commitment to strengthen existing skill set and also acquiring new skills as required by client or department demands
• In-depth knowledge of TMS programs used for brokerage services
• Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $62,993.00 - $83,990.00. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, targeted at 3%. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-2500