Santa Monica Seafood Company Hiring for Manager, Global Transportation Job at Compton, CA Full Time

Manager, Global Transportation

Primary Job Responsibilities

Global Transportation

• Drive outstanding logistics performance inbound to SMS facilities in Rancho Dominguez and Chicago from global and domestic suppliers; outbound to customers in the Southwest and Midwest, and direct from suppliers to CRD customers or through third-party logistics providers (3PL) to be determined

• Source and contract with carriers and brokers for freight transportation; design and run RFQ / RFPs; help negotiate 3PL agreements that are cost-effective and consider performance measures, technology / integration, sustainability, and other attributes

• Build pick-up and delivery schedules and routes from SMS CRD facilities to CRD accounts using transportation vendors and SMS private fleet; communicate schedules with all impacted parties

• Understand and follow market for outsourced freight transportation; benchmark our 3PL rates against market databases such as DAT; upload SMS rates to DAT weekly

• Help develop our CRD transportation strategy, such as identifying strategic partners vs. tactical vendors, using dedicated vs. spot capacity, etc.

• Ensure transportation vendor compliance with federal, state, and local safety standards, including FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)

• Work with Procurement to improve flow of inbound product and data on global inbound air and ocean shipments

• Audit and approve or modify outsourced transportation invoices including matching / examining proofs of delivery (POD), delivery receipts, and other data

• Ensure compliance with CRD customer requirements for packaging and shipping technology, such as time temperature recorders and data loggers

• Build relationships with key persons at outsourced vendors and CRD customer logistics such as transportation and receiving managers at distribution centers

• Oversee CRD product transfers between SMS Rancho Dominguez and Chicago facilities

• Help investigate incidents involving product damage during vendor transport route

• Regularly compute and publish vendor metrics and key performance indicators (KPI)

• Work with SMS Logistics and CRD leadership to identify, develop, sell, and implement capacity, process and technology changes that improve customer service, reduce costs or better position the company

• Periodically compute standard transportation costs for ERP and accounting systems

• Work closely with SMS Logistics counterparts in food service, dispatch and other areas

Satellite Market Performance

· Oversee performance of at least one SMS satellite market comprising crossdock and delivery to regional food service and small grocery customers

• Compute and present metrics including cost/stop, cost/case, on-time delivery, and planned vs. actual and others to be determined

• Work with satellite management to analyze reasons for performance levels, recommend solutions to improve performance, and help implement performance improvement measures

Hybrid work arrangement – in office at least 3 days per week and as needed, work from office or home 2 days per week

• Ability to lift, move and/or store up to 50 lbs. using material handling equipment, with aid of others, or by self

• Travel estimated at 5-10%

Candidate Requirements

BA/BS

• 5+ years’ experience in transportation, logistics or supply chain planning or operations

• 2+ years’ experience managing outsourced logistics or transportation vendor relationships including pricing, sourcing, performance monitoring, contract / spot / dedicated markets, and related activities

• 2+ years’ experience with international transportation (air and ocean)

• Good knowledge of U.S. geography

• Strong systems skills including ERP, visibility, freight audit and spreadsheets

• An eye for detail while understanding the big picture

• Enjoys improving processes and thinking creatively

• Good communicator

• Cold chain, refrigerated, frozen and/or perishables experience (desired requirement)

• Routing / dispatch systems (desired requirement)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The selected candidate will enjoy a market competitive annual base salary and opportunity to earn semi-annual cash incentive bonuses. The cash compensation program is augmented with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage (choice of HMO or PPO), dental, vision, and basic and supplemental life and AD&D coverage. The Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan offers a 4% employer matching contribution that is immediately vested. Vacation and company-paid holidays are also granted. Santa Monica Seafood employees enjoy a 20% discount at company-owned markets/cafes/oyster bars, and wholesale pricing on seafood and commissary-prepared items. The Company provides professional training and leadership development opportunities.

Visit us at www.smseafood.com