Transportation Manager Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana

Transportation Manager Transportation Manager On-Site
locations
USA – Lake Charles Plant
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR256965

As a Transportation Manager, you will plan and tender Qemetica freight by way of the SAP S4 Hanna Transportation Management System (TMS). This position is also responsible for metric tracking and ownership relating to spend, carrier performance, and other analytics. SAP is utilized for Logistics administration, operations and management of shipment load planning and carrier freight tenders for cross-business unit shipment requirements. This position will be an onsite position based in Lake Charles, LA and you will report to the Supply Chain Manager. PPG/Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

Attain proficiency and expertise with the SAP TMS system for transportation planning.
Service internal business customers (supply chain management, customer service, production/operations personnel, etc.) with best-in-class logistics support.
Execute inbound, interplant and outbound transportation planning requests for various business units.
Tender shipments (ground modes) to carriers andmunicate/engage carrier contacts.
Manage transportation events through SAP resulting from order/production change management to ensure manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
Support rating and billing discrepancies with carriers to resolve within SAP tender payment information in coordination with Qemetica Freight Payment Auditor team.
Enhance low cost and primary carrier utilization while maintaining business unit requirements for service and on time deliveries.
Develop and coordinate the tactical transportation plans for multiple manufacturing.
Proactively enhance, rmend and implement cost savings and/or service improvement programs.
Maintain performance reporting, incident tracking, and/or other transportation metrics as required.
Provides strategic and economic analysis to the transportation negotiation function for pre-bid and post-bid sourcing decisions to establish carrier networks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance or economics or related field required. 5+ years of transportation management experience
Proficiency with SAP
S4 Hanna Transportation experience preferred.
Experience managing transport across North America operations for outbound and inbound transportation.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us topensate employeespetitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in makingpensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and otheranizational needs. Other incentives may . Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Why PPG?
PPG is the world’s leading coatingspany, serving more industries than any of ourpetitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.