Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. · 1 month ago
Operations Manager, International Transportation
Valley City, OH, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelStanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a leading global company known for its innovative tools and technologies. They are seeking an Operations Manager for International Transportation to maximize transportation strategies, manage freight processes, and enhance supply chain performance across their operations.
IndustrialManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Maximize and deploy transportation category strategies and compliance consistently across SBD’s carrier base and supply chain
Collaboratively support activities behind SBD’s strategic pillars of transportation management: Planning, Procurement, Execution, Freight Audit & Payment, Monitor & Control
Develop and execute strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs that reduce costs while optimizing service, quality, and working capital
Manage SBD’s freight payment/settlement processes, activities, and relationship with 3PL Freight Audit and Payment Provider. Drive improvements through on-time payments, billing, and payment accuracy
Leverage cross-functional collaboration with the Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing teammates to improve shipping performance (on-time delivery, optimized material flow, cost)
Manage supply continuity by identifying and mitigating transportation risk throughout the supply chain
Accountable for transportation optimization, including productivity savings and acquisition-related synergies
Lead collaboration efforts between carriers, freight forwarders, trade partners, and internal business groups including sales, DCs, plants, procurement operations, supply and demand planning to ensure transportation cost improvement and service targets are achieved
Monitor and control carrier and freight forwarder performance through monthly/quarterly performance reviews
Manage carrier and freight forwarder relations in coordination with plants, DC’s, and cross functional teammates
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve service levels
Create and implement systems and processes around digital, data driven analytics, and decision making
Flexibility to cross-train and learn other transportation team function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or other closely related field
Strong people leadership skills with a global mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making
Proficiency in digital tools and analytics platforms
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with freight payment and settlement processes
Preferred
Experience with multiple modes of transportation preferred (Ocean/Air/Drayage/FTL/LTL/Parcel)
Master's degree and/or APICS certification is desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Company
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.
Founded in 1843
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$745.4M2023-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $745.4M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Nelson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amir Kashani
Director AI and Digital Product Development
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