Arvato is seeking an innovative and results-driven Transportation Carrier Manager & Solution Design Expert to join our Transportation Management team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing, optimizing, and implementing transportation strategies and solutions that meet our clients’ needs while driving cost efficiencies and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of transportation systems, carrier management, supply chain management, and advanced modeling techniques.
YOUR TASKS
Manage relationship with top 10 carriers, understand E2E their services portfolio and systems of connectivity
• Own the MBR cycle for assigned carriers, prepare performance reviews and propose corrective actions
• Analyze transportation requirements and develop tailored solutions to address customer-specific challenges.
• Design end-to-end multimodal transportation models, including road, rail, air, and ocean freight.
• Optimize network designs, route planning, and load consolidation to enhance efficiency
• Work closely with clients to understand their transportation and supply chain needs.
• Leverage transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other supply chain technologies to enhance solution design.
• Act as the primary point of contact for carrier communications, issue resolution, and performance discussions.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess carrier performance (e.g., on-time delivery, transit times, capacity utilization)
• Collaborate with carriers to secure adequate capacity for seasonal peaks, market fluctuations, and special projects.
• Any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment
• Able to perform at a fast-paced packaging environment
• Perform accurately under stressful conditions.
• Performing variety of duties as required
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with carriers
• Flexibility is a must: Must be able to work overtime, holidays, weekends, different shifts, and different areas of the warehouse
• The ability to follow instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment
• Knowledge of TMS/SAP pertaining to warehouse activities
• 6–9 years of experience in transportation management, carrier management, or a related logistics role.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple carriers and priorities simultaneously
WE OFFER Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay. 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. Paid Time Off, including paid holidays. Flexible Spending Accounts. Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. Employee Assistance Program. Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training. Commuter benefits. Employee engagement activities.