Manager, Logistics Procurement

We are currently looking to hire aSourcing Manager - Logistics Procurement. The successful candidate will join the North American Cycles & Procurement Indirect team and will report to the Director - Logistics Procurement. The Sourcing Manager - Logistics Procurement will be primarily tasked with leading and supporting the US Truckload Category from a procurement perspective: The position will be based in Broomfield, CO or White Plains, NY and the successful candidate can expect to travel ~15%. Responsibilities: Transportation Rates and Routing Guides - Working alongside Logistics Procurement, Operations, & Systems 50%: • Own, maintain and further improve database of current and historical rate and routing guide allocations within TMS. o Develop data pools and consolidate trends and movement at scale. • Individually and collaboratively with uber freight - research, troubleshoot, and fix rate and routing guide discrepancies and errors. • Benchmark, and evaluate transportation rates for competitiveness, cpu quoting, bids, and EXW/DDP evaluations Working alongside Logistics Procurement team members 15%: • Provide support in bid optimization and historical data around bid volumes alongside the transportation operations team. • Focus to better improve reporting, showcasing trends, and making recommended actions • Work to align sourcing strategy with routing guide programming and execution to develop and drive savings through tender waterfall Logistics Procurement Category Management 35% • Assist and potentially lead smaller to mid-size logistics categories, including pallets, LTL, dedicated freight, shuttles with and run logistics bidding and sourcing events • Continually identify and deliver on cost savings, sustainability, and working capital goals and initiatives • Partner with the business and finance to develop financial forecasts, cost trends/inflation, call out risks and opportunities as appropriate • Assist with other logistics procurement activities and initiatives, as required The base compensation range for this position is $75,000-113,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment. About you Education and Experience: You will have a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Economics. You will have 2-5 years of experience in a purchasing and/or logistics experience. You will have 2-5 years of experience working with large data sets and/or transportation management systems (TMS). Experience working in transportation optimization software (Jaggaer, etc.) a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: You will have strong data analysis skills & financial acumen. You will be an improver - thinking how can I do things better and putting those actions into motion. You will work collaboratively on cross functional projects & have strong communication skills. About Danone At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world , working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU . Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-20