Inbound Transportation Part Leader Apply
Job Description
CORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
80% Inbound Daily Operation and Coordination
- Track team and individual KPIs for inbound operations using a range of operational metrics in Excel, Tableau, and Power BI. Apply strong judgment to translate qualitative insights into quantitative measures for effective performance tracking.
- Initiate warehouse-side risk mitigations strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating risks through forecast analysis and simulation, utilizing ERP, TMS, WMS, and FTV data sources.
- Specialize in reducing accessorial costs—including detention and demurrage—by leveraging logistics expertise and industry knowledge.
- Focus on drayage-to-warehouse inbound routing, developing optimal logistics solutions to enhance operational and cost efficiency.
- Maintain a focused view of warehouse operations, overseeing the flow of inbound shipments from delivery through the putaway process.
- Implement efficient and achievable action plans in coordination with warehouse teams, ensuring procedural compliance through proactive communication.
- Provide customer service informed by operational insight, enhancing profitability through clear, assertive communication with customers and suppliers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation, Warehousing, Operations, and Process Innovation teams to lead and support a variety of operational projects.
- Conduct daily and weekly operational reports to key departments and senior management for strategic planning.
- Lead monthly one-on-one meetings with team members to evaluate individual performance and support development through excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
20% Inbound Process Improvement
- Design Inbound Operational Process via thorough Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Automate manual reporting processes by leveraging visibility and forecasting tools
- Facilitate cross-functional communication with demand planners, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to align processes and address interdepartmental needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
Five (5) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics preferred
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrate a self-discipline mindset with a results-driven approach
Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and the ability to easily learn and implement new software tools, enhancing operational efficiency and data management
Capable of utilizing Tableau and a variety of SCM systems (ERP, TMS, WMS), with additional proficiency in FTV tools providing a comprehensive solution
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, 401K, and generous PTOs/ paid holidays
Job Type: Full time, Regular
Job Location: Englewood, NJ 07632
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30 AM to 5:30 PM
** This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.**

