Sourcing Manager, Global Logistics

Sourcing Manager, Global Logistics

The Sourcing Manager, Global Logistics reports directly to the Director, Indirects Logistics and Distribution. The Manager will support the Director in total category plans and execution for over $40M in Global Logistics (Ocean, Drayage) expenditures. This position will be directly responsible for managing annual bidding, contracting, and supplier management.

In this role, the manager will develop and execute strategies (using appropriate tools including industry analysis, supplier analysis, benchmarking, etc.) required to plan, source, negotiate and implement the procurement of international transportation, and other logistics related sub-categories.

Location : Orrville, Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements : Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will :

• Work closely with key stakeholders to manage current contracts and identify a pipeline of future opportunities that will drive best in class logistics and supply chain.
• Support internal logistics stakeholder with ongoing supplier relationship management and risk mitigation techniques
• Managing annual contract and award cycles to support the evolving needs of the business across international trade lanes
• Maintain and report accurate supplier data for internal use (scorecards, reporting, analytics, P2P process, etc)
• Managing day-to-day tactical logistics execution (exception management) and freight pay & audit of ocean and drayage billing

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for :

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Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role :