Manager of Logistics and Transportation driving performance and reliability in transportation for Kennametal's supply chain. Collaborating on improvement plans and optimizing logistics operations.
Responsibilities
The Manager of Logistics and Transportation is responsible for driving performance and reliability within the transportation network, develop and execute transportation strategies, and execute key project initiatives within logistics and distribution, that will lead to best-in class logistics operations.
In this role, you will collaborate with functional and operational stakeholders to develop targeted improvement plans to increase service to our customers while reducing transportation and operational costs.
This role will also focus on building high-impact partnerships with 3PL partners and carriers to optimize network performance and service.
You will be a key leader and change agent within supply chain and logistics, transforming strategic objectives into programs/projects, and ultimately, results.
The Manager of Logistics and Transportation is expected to be a hands-on leader: developing logistics analyses, reports and models, and running projects personally in addition to utilizing team resources to ensure productive and high-quality outcomes.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years in progressive supply roles in industrial and/or B2B supply chains.
Experience leading and running logistics transformation projects and roadmaps covering operating model, process, and systems aspects.
Project management certification is preferred.
Strong Change Management capability with demonstrated ability to lead large-scale change.
Consistent record for developing, training, and mentoring employee teams in a continuous improvement environment.
Knowledge of business systems and information technology managing complex supply chain activities.
Hands-on experience with supply chain / logistics systems and analytics
Experience using ERP systems, particularly usage of standard supply chain modules and reporting.
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Strong leader with the ability to influence and manage across a large geographically diverse organization.
Demonstrated ability to standardize and improve supply chain processes for tangible financial impact.
Good understanding of financial metrics and processes impacted by supply chain performance.
Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to lead through influence at all levels.
Strong communicator, capable of clearly articulating strategy through tactics with all organizational levels.
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