Transportation Operations Manager

Morton Salt is an iconic, 175-year-old company with a strong heritage and a bright future. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively manage the execution of transportation activities for assigned modes and regions through management of all dispatching functions of outbound order movement utilizing both internal (SAP) and external systems (TMS).
• Manage daily performance of transportation operations team and monitor team’s performance to established KPIs/SLAs and resolve any deficiencies.
• Works closely with internal teams in coordinating solutions to daily transportation/logistics issues with suppliers and internal customer service/supply chain personnel to ensure seamless on-time deliveries while exceeding both internal and external customer expectations.
• Manage the relationships between the internal / external customers and suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to resolve contractual service deficiencies to KPI/SLAs.
• Work with QA, suppliers, and plants to address, resolve, and escalate transportation quality issues.
• Responsible for executing RFP awards with internal / external stakeholders and ensure transportation requirements are met by suppliers in accordance with agreed-upon capacity requirements.
• Optimize or implement the use of appropriate automation tools/standard forms.
• Responsible for the overall OS&D process.
• Support cost savings projects by identifying and tracking savings opportunities.
• Identify, source and lead cost savings initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference towards Business, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Advance degree a plus
• 7 years’ experience in managing daily transportation operations categories such as bulk and package truck, intermodal, or export movements highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in building and developing a team of professionals in transportation management.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing suppliers to set KPI/SLAs and conducting service performance analysis.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high level of organization, follow through & accuracy. Ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates high level of customer service skills.
• Able to prioritize in complex and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of all MS Office products
• Experience in SAP is an asset.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.