Job Description

Job Description

The Logistics Services Operations Manager manages, plans, and supports execution of all services that support the logistics operations, commercial functions and business development for U. S. Steel. Management accountability for all operational transportation in support of U. S. Steel and its joint ventures. Management accountability for the movement of products on all modes of transportation including truck, rail, and barge. Executes reporting, strategic planning, process review, system and technology support. Manages, implements, and tracks all delivery performance metrics for the Logistics group. Manages and leads continuous improvement initiatives for the Logistics group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages steel product shipments by truck, rail, and barge from any U. S. Steel producing facility or joint venture to meet customer requirements
• Manages transformational process changes necessary within Logistics, Sales and Operations Planning, and Commercial to enhance corporate initiatives
• Lead effort to enhance Supplier Performance Scorecards, and hold suppliers accountable to goals
• Manages and develops continuous improvement strategies in support of on-time delivery of freight
• Oversee and implement the overall transportation forecast initiative which includes
? Working with commercial and S&OP departments to extract appropriate data
? Working with IT department to translate data into a transportation forecast
? Lead implementation of transportation forecast throughout department
? Establish regular cadence of forecast data capture and updates of transportation forecast
? Distribute forecast to supplier base and work to align freight capacity to meet forecasted demand
? Measure successes and continuously improve process
• Perform special projects and assignments as requested.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement cost savings projects.

Requisition Type

US-Exempt

Company Overview

Steel is essential to advancing modern society. In fact, countless aspects of our lives wouldn’t be possible without it. From state-of-the-art household appliances and safer, more fuel-efficient automobiles — to steel framing that makes our homes stronger and tubular products that support the development of our nation’s energy resources — our products build quality of life for people around the world. U. S. Steel is on an exciting transformational journey to become the iconic corporation — a company set apart from the competition through the talent of our people, the quality of our product, and the strength of our performance. We are seeking talented, motivated people to help us create the next generation of U. S. Steel, known for consistently out-performing the competition, delivering superior returns, and creating value for our customers as a world-class supplier of innovative steel products and solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Management Information Systems, Accounting, or Business
• Minimum 5 year experience in relevant field, or equivalent U. S. Steel experience
• Minimum 2-year supervising and leading team
• Advanced with Microsoft Office: Excel (pivot tables, macros, formulas), PowerPoint, Forms, Access, Visio
• Strong analytical skills w/ Oracle OBIEE, Tableau, and Minitab experience preferred
• Training and experience with Six Sigma methodologies
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, plant processes, and transportation industry
• Ability to co-ordinate subordinates work activities and delegate effectively utilizing subordinates’ capabilities
• Ability to communicate with sense of urgency
• Detailed and organized
• Strong leadership and Communication skills
• Ability to handle and complete several assignments simultaneously