This position will manage the Scheduling Team to optimize customer delivery routing while considering on-time delivery, plant capacity, and total cost utilizing Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and other systems. This is a critical leadership role with direct impact of plant performance, customer service and overall Logistics cost for the business. Leveraging analytical problem solving skills and helping others develop these skills will be paramount to success in this role.Responsibilities:Manage transportation routing to achieve an optimal balance between customer on time delivery, plant capacity and costAssure team members achieve timely release of routing decisions and resolve time critical issuesOversee project management and execution of team initiatives and commitments to support strategic objectivesDevelop and enhance relationships with customer service and manufacturing operationsCultivate innovation and drive cost and service improvement initiatives to meet company goals through analyticsUtilize lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities and implement solutionsSupport and maintain a cohesive team environment while driving execution of the businessManage and develop employees to ensure departmental goals are achievedEnsure logistics organization meets its goals related to service, product damage, budget and continuous improvementLeverage advanced analytics to deeply understand changes in the business environment and root causes to problemsKey CompetenciesOptimizes work processes; creates efficient workflow and seeks ways to improve processesDrives results; consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstancesDecision Quality; makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete informationPlans and aligns; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goalsCollaboration; works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectivesBuild effective teams; build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goalsDrives Engagement; creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectivesDevelops talent; develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goalsTech Savvy; Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applicationsOrganizational RelationshipPosition reports to Senior Manager Scheduling
