Senior Transportation Manager - LTL/Inbound

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Your role at Clorox:

The Senior Transportation Manager will oversee the comprehensive management of transportation operations, including LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), inbound bulk, parcel, and inbound raw materials rail. This role involves strategizing for overall service, cost, capacity, and complexity to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in transportation management.

In this role, you will:

Transportation Operations Management:

• Lead and manage transportation operations for LTL, inbound bulk, parcel, and inbound raw materials rail.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align transportation strategies with business objectives.
• Interact and influence cross functional partners internal and external to company.
• Monitor and evaluate transportation performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to improve service quality and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and standards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of transportation policies and procedures.
• Manage operations with our 3rd party team of transportation professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
• Continuously assess industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  
  

Rail Management:

• Develop and execute strategies for inbound raw materials rail transportation.
• Optimize rail routes and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with rail service providers to ensure reliable service and address any operational issues.
• Monitor rail transportation performance and implement improvements as needed. Ensure current industry knowledge, especially marketplace shifts in costs and service as well as new developments in capability
• Continuously reevaluate strategies for cost, service, and flexibility improvements to best meet business needs.
• Develop metrics to identify and control cost along with measuring performance and service levels.
• Provide freight financial analysis and work with 3rd party to validate rail moves, reduce demurrage, detention, and other assessorial fines.
  
  

LTL Responsibilities/IB Bulk:

• Oversee LTL transportation operations, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods. Monitor LTL carrier performance and address service issues promptly. Implement cost-saving initiative and process improvements within LTL operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize LTL network design and operations.
• Monitor/review IB Bulk movement to ensure timely delivery to all receiving locations. Partner with internal stakeholders on providing solutions and guidance on all matters related to IB Bulk Transportation.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support functional and company strategic projects along with other related duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage capacity and complexity across all transportation activities.
• Identify and implement technology solutions to enhance transportation operations and efficiency by automation or integrating advanced analytics and optimization tools.
  
  

What we look for:

• 7+ years of experience in transportation management, with a focus on LTL, bulk, parcel, and rail transportation.
• BS Degree in Supply Chain Management or logistics related program and/or 10+ years equivalent and related experience
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful transportation strategies.
• Experience in analyzing transportation data and metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Strong experience in managing carrier relationships.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to manage and work with 3rd party TMS partners.
• Experience working in a business-facing role.
• Proven leadership skills in a highly matrixed environment requiring strong collaboration and influencing skills.
• Ability to build relationships, coachable.
• Demonstrated ability to design and leverage a process-focused approach to business issue resolution.
• Excellent and demonstrated analytical skills including data evaluation, conclusion presentation and solution implementation.
• Excellent and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a convincing, influential manner and to interact effectively at multiple levels in the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex transportation challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Workplace type:

Hybrid

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $104,100 - $199,100

–Zone B: $95,500 - $183,300

–Zone C: $86,800 - $166,600

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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