Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is looking for a Freight Lead at our Romeoville IL. Warehouse operations.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, service, and technical solutions for the mining industry. The product offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling
JOB PURPOSE
Provide safe, cost-effective global transportation services across all service modes. Management and continuous improvement of transportation providers to reduce costs and improve service.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct monthly carrier performance analysis and review
Assist in carrier sourcing, selection and execution planning
Develop and/or support cost savings initiatives in conjunction with logistics operations
Liaison between carrier and operations for issue resolution
Process creation and implementation
Review of international documentation as needed
Support full scope of carrier implementations for TMS
Resolve global transportation issues with carriers and brokers
Alignment with regional/global teams on improvement initiatives
Freight invoice audit and invoice dispute management
EXPERIENCE
5 -7 years’ experience in a Global Supply Chain Environment with a strong focus on transportation.
EDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES
Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a business or supply chain discipline.
OTHER:
English Proficiency: Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12)
Ability to travel regionally if required
KPI’s: Freight cost management, On-time delivery performance, Customer services fill rates, Delivery quality, Customer Satisfaction, Cost efficiency
Strong subject matter expertise in the following
Order to delivery process
Global Import/Export processes
Supply Chain data analytics
Process Management
Problem Solving
Freight Management
Proficient in Microsoft office. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Experience in Blue Yonder TMS/WMS and SAP preferred
Sandvik provides opportunities for competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement. We believe diversity is meaningful for success and growth!
Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person