Job Overview

A Day In The Life

• Selection & negotiation of providers, rates, and service expectations - worldwide.
• Ensuring that all Transportation Contracts are correct and up to date.
• Provide constant training to all buyers, product managers, customer service teams and shipping locations as to the cost opportunities effectively utilizing sound transportation practices.
• Perform analysis of transportation data to ensure compliance and recommendation of improvement practices.
• Assist Hubbell with Transportation Provider RFQ initiatives. This includes but is not limited to:
• Preparing all data necessary for proper Provider responses.
• Analyzing results from Provider's responses and making recommendations.
• Work with shipping locations to execute lowest cost mode of transport.
• Create and distribute various reports that are used to measure Hubbell's logistics performance both cost and efficiency perspectives.
• Monitor Providers' outstanding invoices. Assure payments are processed timely and to the agreed upon contract terms.
• Monitor execution of shipments and assure proper shipping documents are used per corporate guidelines.
• Work with shipping / receiving locations to ensure proper claims processes and procedures are followed.
• Exhibit a professional and ethical attitude at all times.
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a focus on Logistics or Operations preferred
• A minimum of 3 ( +) years of Transportation Management experience is needed
• Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP TMS would be ideal but not required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft products, i.e., Excel, Access, etc.) and data analysis is needed
• Must possess strong negotiation, process improvement and communication skills
• Ability to build consensus and sell your objectives within the team and to the business' you serve