Job description
Analyze and evaluate strategies that transform McLane's positioning for long-term value creation. Manage complex organization-wide projects. Own a variety of large-scale transportation initiatives through planning, execution, and post-execution. Design strategic business plans deliver impact assessments and readiness plans across functions and ensure operational readiness and quality execution.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Drive comprehensive project management of transportation initiatives from planning and mobilization through execution and delivery.
- Develop transportation strategies that support complex strategic objectives.
- Work extensively with senior stakeholders and business process owners to encourage engagement and timely completion of projects.
- Provide frequent and timely communication to project team leads and various stakeholders.
- Lead project deliverables, program development, and leadership presentations.
- Develop strategic companywide delivery plans and initiatives through impactful analyses and project management.
- Manage large scale projects to ensure they are on-time, within budget, and meet the strategic business requirements.
- Collect and analyze key performance metrics from various sources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or closely related field required.
- 5 or more years with planning, project management and/or Logistics experience.
- Solid understanding of transportation and logistics strategies to include route optimization, cross dock operations, and network design.
- 5 or more years' experience with transportation modes including Class A Tractors, hours of service regulations, and Class "C" straight truck management.
- Excellent skills utilizing business management tools including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.
- 5 or more years of routing and network optimization software and constraints including, driver hours, truck compacity, and delivery windows.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to respond to changing needs and shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of business information and project plans.
- Supply chain, warehouse and transportation operations, and related technology/software experience is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office/Distribution Center working environment
- Travel is project based and up to 50% with periods of little travel and periods of significant travel.
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