Manager, Transportation

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As Manager, Transportation Management, you will manage freight sourcing and related operations across Simpson Strong-Tie, including being part of team responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive freight strategy to deliver on our Relentless Customer Focus. Your goal is to contribute to creating an efficient, cost-effective system for moving products between Simpson locations, suppliers, and customers. You will help build strong carrier partnerships, improve freight performance, and play a key role in overseeing transportation spending, while driving cost savings and ensuring excellent service. You bring experience in sourcing, supplier management, and negotiations, and you work well with others to solve problems and deliver results.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Support efforts to develop and implementa global transportation strategy assessing current freight models and recommending go forward approaches to improve service and reduce the total cost to serve. Play a key role in recommending optimal logistics models, aligning with stakeholders, and managing program implementation. (40%)

Partner with Branch teams in the management of day-to-day activity of key carriers & suppliers, effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise, and maintain successful relationships with suppliers. Conduct sourcing events and lead negotiations as part of vendor selection to achieve cost savings targets. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee carrier performance, and conduct Business Reviews with key supply-partners. (30%)

Serve as a transportation subject matter expert, with a primary focus on our domestic LTL and TL spend category. This will include implementing best practices, monitoring market trends, and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure optimal supply chains. Partner with the Digital Technology team to identify and implement system solutions and tools needed to effectively manage all freight needs. (15%)

Lead development and implementation of reporting tools to track Operational KPIs, Cost analytics, and Service metrics across all freight modes and related expenses. Ensure a complete understanding of total costs to determine cost drivers, support budget development, and identify savings opportunities. (15%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain-related field
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics
• Knowledgeable in Transportation & Logistics processes, a comprehensive understanding of the Supply Chain and experienced in Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Processes
• Negotiation skills: Vendor Negotiations & Vendor Management, including experience with Freight Carriers, Forwarders, Brokers, and 3PLs
• Robust understanding of total landed costs and cost modeling as part of vendor sourcing and supply chain development
• Knowledge of NMFC (density rating) and TL pricing structures
• Financial Management: Monitors spending and ensures financial accountability to meet organizational goals.
• Collaboration and Influence: Ability to work and lead projects in a decentralized organization
• Data Analytics:Proficient in advanced reporting and analytics to evaluate performance, support data-driven decision-making, and measure the impact of key initiatives.
• Leverage data and reporting tools to inform recommendations and assess the financial impact of freight operations on overall company performance.
• Lean/continuous improvement mindset
• Business Acumen: Understands the business and industry landscape, uses financial and strategic insights to guide decisions, and aligns actions with organizational goals.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Technical: Experience with SAP, or other comparable ERP system, including using and interacting with MRP systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Plano, TX

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$91,300 - $155,200 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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