Transportation Sourcing Manager - Duluth - DiversiTech

    DiversiTech
    DiversiTech Duluth

    1 week ago

    Description
    Job Description
    Job Details
    Job Title:
    Transportation Sourcing Manager
    Job Code:
    TRANSOURCMGR
    Department:
    Supply Chain
    Location:
    Duluth, GA
    Reports To:
    Director of Supply Chain
    FLSA Classification:
    Exempt
    EEOC Classification:
    Professionals
    Salary Grade:
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    Yes No
    Job Summary
    The primary responsibility of the Transportation Sourcing Manager is to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for transportation services, such as truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, and intermodal. The key duties for this role include developing and executing sourcing plans, negotiating with carriers for favorable pricing and service, managing vendor relationships, and conducting financial and market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as experience in transportation and distribution operations. Additionally, the Transportation Sourcing Manager will play a leading role for the Operations team in other non-inventory sourcing initiatives such as CapEx equipment, fleet or facility leases, MRO, or services.
    Essential Duties
    • Develops and executes strategic sourcing plans for various transportation modes (e.g., Truckload, LTL, Ocean, Dray). Builds category strategies for multi-site manufacturing, distribution, or operations-critical spend.
    • Negotiates Master Service Agreements (MSA) and site-specific addenda with transportation carriers or other service providers to secure the lowest possible price while maintaining service quality. Manages contract lifecycle-renewals, extensions, change orders-ensuring terms reflect evolving throughput and site expansion or consolidation.
    • Builds and maintains strong relationships with key vendors, evaluates their performance, and resolves issues related to product quality, delivery, and other service aspects. Conducts supplier risk assessments and implement plans to mitigate risks where needed.
    • Analyzes spend data, assists with total cost of ownership analysis, and provides financial recommendations. Drives cost savings programs and track realized savings or cost avoidance.
    • Conducts research on the supply market for transportation or other services and presents findings and insights to support sourcing decisions.
    • Manages sourcing projects, including timeline management, RFx (request for information/proposal) development, and communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
    • Collaborates with other departments, such as Purchasing, Operations, and Manufacturing, to align sourcing strategies with business needs and ensure smooth transitions.
    • Ensures accuracy of freight contract tariffs, rates, and related charges agreed upon by the company to maintain internal freight accrual accuracy for P&L reporting.
    • Oversees the freight payables process, performance of freight payables service provider, and communication of exceptions.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements
    Required
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
    • 5 - 7 years of experience as a Transportation Sourcing leader or similar role
    • 3 - 5 years of experience in RFP/RFQ process to negotiate contracts with carriers
    • Experience leading freight payables approval and reconciliation process
    • Experience working with large, cross-functional teams
    • Extensive knowledge of both transportation and strategic sourcing
    • Intermediate experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite
    • Ability to prepare cost analysis, ad-hoc reports, and apply analytical decision-making processes
    • Strong data analytic skills with demonstrated experience in data analysis and statistics that will provide key insights into freight cost management
    • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
    • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change
    • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and planning skills
    • Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment
    • Proactive "self-starter" with a strong attention to detail
    • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as carriers and customers
    Preferred
    • Knowledge of JDE, WMS, TMS, and ERP software or similar applications
    • 8 - 10 years of experience in the supply chain logistics area
    Key Competencies
    Inter-Relationships
    Consistent interaction with multiple levels of management depending on assigned facility. Regularly interacts with all levels of employees including production, drivers, and other distribution employees. May interact with third party drivers or distribution channel personnel.
    Working Conditions and Physical Demands
    Work Environment
    This position works in a general distribution or manufacturing environment. Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the materials required for production.
    Physical Demands
    Demand:
    Frequency
    Hear
    Frequent
    See
    Frequent
    Sit
    Frequent
    Talk
    Frequent
    Type
    Frequent
    Stand
    Frequent
    Walk
    Frequent
    Bend
    Occasional
    Stoop
    Occasional
    Reach
    Occasional
    Drive
    Occasional
    Repetitive Motions
    Occasional
    Physical Work
    Percentage
    Medium lb
    10-25%
    Travel Required
    Yes, 0- 20%
    Additional Information
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.
    Job duties outlined in this job description are considered "Essential Functions" and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the "Essential Functions" of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential Functions".

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