About the Role
The Outbound Freight Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all outbound transportation operations. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and efficient delivery of goods to customers while maintaining compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
Key Activities
Overall focus of managing outbound freight cost to maximize profitability at each plant
Identifying new outside haulers using load boards and research in an effort to reduce freight costs
Working with Transportation Managers based at each plant location to ensure that weekly shipments occur on time, at the least cost and without negative incidents.
Compare data from all company plants to identify opportunities to increase profits by adopting best practices between plants.
Weekly reviews of results and performance with the Director of Operations
Monthly reviews of results to investigate variances in freight billed vs. freight paid-communicate to resolve any material differences
Negotiating with trucking firms directly as well as coaching Transportation Managers on negotiating with trucking firms to achieve results.
Reviewing weekly freight costs and analyzing results using existing tools, and develop new tools as needed, and identify new cost savings opportunities
Conducting weekly calls with each plant to review cost/ton, cost/trip and cost/mile
Explore backhaul possibilities to maximize efficiency and reduce costs
Analyzing, and proposing in a business case if justified, the company developing its own outbound freight trucking on designated “lanes”.
Understanding the end customer and their needed delivery trailer (e.g. hopper bottom, walking floor, end dump).
Preferred Skills
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG industry.
Knowledge of international shipping, customs, and compliance.
Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Education and Experience
A minimum of Five years of experience negotiating/analyzing freight costs required.
Customer service experience and college degree desired.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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