Freight Manager (LGM)

Job Opportunity at Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide framework for DC in and outbound teams to ensure the outbound DC's (Indy, Kornit, Dynamics East & West, Denver, Berks) understand and follow process and options for E-Comms and LTL Freight. This includes :

• Tracking of service to arrival at destination including ETA Comms (and any resulting claims / service issues)
• Visibility into Finance teams for freight payment
• Ensure ALL US business follows framework ensuring rate shopped pricing for freight solutions.
• Manage any "cross-trade" shipments that are driven from event requirements, working with the event teams with time requirements and stadium windows and requirements for delivery
• Ensure commercial documents for Exports are presented to elected Customs Broker accurate and complete (content and value) for both Export and Import customs clearance.
• Support Business Reviews with freight suppliers (including Customs Broker)
• Regular Task List / Action Log reviews with Freight Suppliers
• Monthly Freight cost analysis presented to senior team, identifying and following through on opportunities to challenge the Buying Team and Vendor base to improve efficiency and costings.
• Review and maintain the freight section of the Vendor Compliance manual.
• Collaborate with Spain based International Logistics team to ensure visibility and clean hand-over of FOB Imports. The US based roll will take over from Arrival Notice at destination, through clearance and delivery at best cost without any Rent and Detention costs.
• Support Buying Team on HTS (Tariff) code allocation and duty rates as required.
• Support all business teams with awareness of available freight services and costs
• Build relationships with Freight providers, allowing pricing to be negotiated and new services to be explored / introduced
• Build relationships, negotiate contracts, and control logistic service partners through KPIs and regular reviews.
• Use appropriate and effective communication methods to Senior Management, Buying teams, program and / or project stakeholders to successfully deliver Freight movement for the business.
• Manage appropriate service levels (including cost analysis and invoice sign off) from all providers (Freight (e.g. Belem, FedEx, ROA, Airways) and 3rd party US DC providers (i.e. Dynamics)
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Skills and Abilities :

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location : On Site (Indianapolis, IN) Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.