The Carrier Manager will serve as the primary point of contact to the customers carriers and will be responsible for building relationships, measuring performance and driving service improvements. They will represent the customer to the carrier. This role requires strong integration with the customers team, the internal TMC customer account team, and owns the operational relationship with the customers carriers. To be successful in this role the individual must possess strong relationship building capabilities, strong communication skills, a deep understanding of service and cost metrics, the transportation industry, and detailed project management skills.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate to create performance improvement plans to carrier and track improvement to plan
* Work to continuously improve carrier management processes
* Manages carrier rates, lane bids and maintains master rate file
* Responsible for rate and invoice exception management in conjunction with the TMC customer account team
* Publish and interpret carrier scorecards and service metrics
* Work directly with customer on large RFP exercises
* Act as carrier escalation point to assist with the resolution of any open issues
* May participate in procurement projects including, but not limited to: data extraction, analysis, formatting, and presentation of rates and data related to pricing requests.
* Other duties assigned
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree or equivalent carrier manager experience required
* A minimum of 2 years in Procurement, Carrier Sales, Transportation, Logistics, and/or Supply Chain required
* Up to 25% travel may be required (domestic and/or international)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Exceptional facilitation skills including but not limited to relationship management, presentation, documentation and accountability
* Should possess strong root cause and analytical skills
* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
* Strong understanding of the Supply Chain industry
* Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels within customer organization (both written and verbal)
* Ability to identify, understand and execute based on market trends and pricing strategies
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint & Project
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. Were committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
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Benefits
We are proud to offer a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), 401K, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a broad range of career development opportunities.
About C.H. Robinson
From the produce you buy, to the water you drink, C.H. Robinson delivers products to people all around the globe. We are one of the worlds largest 3rd party logistic providers. Join our diverse team to innovate, solve problems, have fun and thrive.
Eden Prairie, MN
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a third party logistics company, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. The company operates through North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding segments. It offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that include the shipment service of freight in trailers or containers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel ocean common carrier or freight forwarding services, as well as organizes air shipments and offers door-to-door services.
The company also provides custom broker services; and other logistics services, including fee-based managed, warehousing, small parcel, and other services. It has contractual relationships with approximately 76,000 transportation companies, including motor carriers, railroads, air freight, and ocean carriers. In addition, the company is involved in buying, selling, and marketing of fresh produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items under the Robinson Fresh name.
Further, it provides transportation management services or managed TMS; and other surface transportation services across Europe. The company offers its fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors through a network of independent produce growers and suppliers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.