Traffic Manager – Staffingine

Title of the Job: Traffic Manager

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Description: Position: – Traffic ManagerLocation: – San Antonio, TXJob Description:

• Bestop is seeking an experienced Traffic Manager to join our growing organization who is motivated, a self-starter, strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and commitment to operational excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the inbound and outbound logistics/transportation to distributors and from vendors. Provides internal and/or external resources necessary to meet delivery needs of the Distribution Centers.
• Plans and directs the utilization of cost-effective means of transportation to optimize/maximize income opportunities, cost control opportunities and generate revenue.
• Oversee and manage Trade Compliance requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide strategic plan to optimize freight, logistics and inventory throughout the supply chain using inbound and outbound TL / LTL, expedited, air, package, international and forwarding services.
• Manage 3PL service providers to optimize freight and systems.
• Analyze freight and logistics cost and benefits; provide cost effective recommendations to support division strategy.
• Lead all aspects of evaluation, selection and negotiations of freight and logistics suppliers.
• Develop and implement carrier performance reviews.
• Work with purchasing relative to freight and logistics.
• Establish, document, and simplify freight and logistics related. Ensure organization acts in accordance with defined systems and procedures.
• Review and approve freight spend activity through regular review and analysis of detail from 3PL provider.
• Month end analysis and reporting of activity.
• Review and approve all invoices for transportation services.
• Manage 3PL relationships ensuring operating parameters and business rules are aligned with Bestop vision and shipments comply with state and federal standards.
• Provide support for shipments with customs documentation needs.
• Concentration on global customs regulation frameworks such as harmonized tariff schedules, customs valuations, import VAT rules, and various other matters
• Work with internal and external customers / vendors, OEM’s, freight forwarders / customs brokers, government agencies and other functional areas to support compliance.
• Assist in the implementation and management of the Transportation Management System (TMS)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED):

• Minimum 5 years transportation and logistics experience.
• Significant work experience as a traffic manager, logistics manager, or another supply chain similar role.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• PC knowledge, Word and Excel experience desirable.
• Trade compliance and tariff classification knowledge
• Strong data-entry skills and attention to detail, good math skills
• Able to prioritize work, delegate, and meet deadlines
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Company Name: Staffingine

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