• Lead, develop and support Logistics personnel within the assigned region (including performance management, training, coaching and recruitment)
• Manage employee time and attendance (vacation requests, time off requests, scheduling etc.)
• Ensure full compliance with company safety standards, DOT, CNESST, OSHA and carrier safety requirements
• Act as the primary operational owner for carrier performance in regards to reliability, safety behavior, claims and issue resolution
• Work closely with Corporate Logistics and Shared Services on carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, reporting and program compliance
• Oversee and manage the PO process for Logistics related costs
• Drive Logistics cost discipline and continuous improvement
• Establish, implement and ensure compliance with standard logistics processes
• Engage Plant Managers and OSR’s to address plant level carrier & best practice issues
• Contribute, develop and manage core SAP and PBI practices and changes
• Develop, implement, and monitor program changes required to drive improvement
• Build strong relationships with all carriers and have a thorough knowledge of their operations including strengths and weaknesses.
• Available for on call emergencies
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Core comptencies

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
• Excellent leadership skills - “Lead by example” work manner
• Ability to train, motivate and coach employees
• Time and stress management
• Ability to work tactfully with transportation carriers, accounting, data processing and sales personnel;
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.