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Management and continuous improvement of transportation providers to reduce costs and improve service.\nAdditional responsibilities include:\nConduct monthly carrier performance analysis and review\nAssist in carrier sourcing, selection and execution planning\nDevelop and/or support cost savings initiatives in conjunction with logistics operations\nLiaison between carrier and operations for issue resolution\nProcess creation and implementation\nReview of international documentation as needed\nSupport full scope of carrier implementations for TMS\nResolve global transportation issues with carriers and brokers\nAlignment with regional/global teams on improvement initiatives\nFreight invoice audit and invoice dispute management\nExperience and Required Competencies\n5 -7 years’ experience in a Global Supply Chain Environment with a strong focus on transportation.\nEDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES\nEducated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a business or supply chain discipline.\nOTHER:\nEnglish Proficiency: Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12)\nAbility to travel regionally if required\nKPI’s: Freight cost management, On-time delivery performance, Customer services fill rates, Delivery quality, Customer Satisfaction, Cost efficiency\nProficient in Microsoft Office\nAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel\nExperience in Blue Yonder TMS/WMS and SAP preferred\nKEY STAKEHOLDERS:\nInternal: Parts and Services BLMs, Parts and Service functions in Parts and Services, Regional Logistics Operation Managers, Global Inventory Management Teams, IT organization,\nExternal contacts: Service providers: Carriers, Customs brokers, Vendors, Infrastructure providers\nCOMPETENCIES\nTECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL\nExperience working with cross cultural workgroups\nExperience in management change\nExperience in coaching and training in the subject matter\nStrong subject matter expertise in the following\nOrder to delivery process\nGlobal Import/Export processes\nSupply Chain data analytics\nBenefits\nSandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. 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