Sr Logistics Manager

Sr. Logistics Manager Hartsville SC 29550Permanent JobRelocation: Yes MustHavesminimum of 10 years of experienceless than truckload experienceable to present to csuite3pl warehouse experience$300 million spend or more NiceToHavesinternational experience would be nice Reporting to the Director of Logistics the Senior Manager of Logistics Procurement will lead the NA logistics procurement team in support of the Logistics Organizations goals and strategies the Supply Management plan and Sonocos overall mission. The leader will be responsible for developing and executing the centralized logistics strategic procurement strategy for our Integrated and diversified businesses. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of the logistics industry to execute sourcing processes including contracts negotiations financial analysis RFP Creation and supplier research. The incumbent will work closely with the logistics operations team and logistics BI and process improvement team in execution of the plans and strategies. This position will have three direct reports to start as follows: Logistics Sourcing Specialist Focus on domestic road and rail Parcel and fuel program.Associate Category Manager Focus on dedicated fleet company owned trailers 3PL warehousesLogistics Procurement Analyst Support the logistics procurement team The total network in scope is comprised of greater than 265 manufacturing locations and greater than 14000 lanes along the following verticals: Domestic road and rail $250MLess than Truckload $15MDedicated fleet services $50M3pl warehouses $12.5MCompany owned trailers $10MParcel $3.5M Primary Responsibilities: Develop implement and execute a strategic logistics procurement strategy in support of logistics operations supply management goals and business unit plans.Work cross functionally and across business units to leverage current and future business requirement market intelligence and historical spend data to develop a logistics category strategy that simplifies the supply base provides value and continually reduces cost.Lead and report on large scale projects that include RFPs minibids warehouse sourcing events dedicated RFPs and trailer replacement bids.Develop the key metrics KPIs and carrier performance management based on sound data analytics to provide valuable insights and root cause analysis of logistics cost drivers.Negotiation of supplier terms and conditions and contract administrationOwn the Value Tracker process for the logistics organization and continuously find innovative approaches to cost savings and value drivers.Lead develop and provide direction to the procurement team as well as be a leader in the logistics organization.Drive continuous improvement using sound data analytics and change management.Own the commercial relationship with key logistics suppliers and leverage those relationships to drive excellence across the organization. Knowledge & Skills Required: Strong interpersonal influencing and communication skills are essential.Deep subject matter expertise in the of the logistics industry with knowledge of cost factors relating to the industry.Strategic sourcing and negotiating skills with logistics organizations.Excellent analytical project management and change management skills.Knowledge of logistics systems with a preference towards OTM and CASS.Above average technological skills with strong excel skills.Experience with large complex organizationsEntrepreneurial spirit with excellent problem solving and analytical abilities. Education Required: Bachelors Degree in a business or finance related discipline Education Preferred: Masters Degree/MBA Experience: 10 to 15 years of relevant experience