Manager, Outbound Transportation

Manager, Outbound TransportationCompany Overview: Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more.
Brother International
Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years o
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f operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Brother's Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.Role Overview: The Manager, Outbound Transportation is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the transportation and logistics processes for outbound shipments/operations. Additionally, this role involves managing logistics, coordinating with carriers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving efficiency in transportation processes. This role is responsible for coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring that goods are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.
The Manager, Outbound Transportation plays a crucial role in supporting and optimizing the relationship with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, as well as strategic planning and collaboration.Duties & Responsibilities:Operations ManagementAnalyze transportation processes and identify areas for improvementCommunicate between different warehouses and collaborate with leadership on critical issues impacting transportation productivity and workforceOversee and manage all TN outbound transportation activitiesDevelop and implement transportation strategies to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costDevelop policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operation of transportation productivity and workforceCoordinate with carriers and 3PL to ensure timely delivery of goods to fulfill Customers Service Level AgreementsEnsure all transportation activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policiesPartner with Procurement to lead bidding processes for Parcel, TL and LTL operations to reduce operational cost and improve service levelsPartner with Order Management and Warehouse Operations to fulfill Customer operational requirementsReview and approve carriers' monthly invoices value to assure alignment with monthly execution3PL Management for Outbound TransportationClearly communicate goals, service expectations, and performance metrics to the 3PL, including, delivery times, service levels, and process/proceduresShare demand forecasts and trends to help the 3PL plan resources and inventory more effectivelyProvides resolution on escalated transportation issues to multiple business unitsDevelop and discuss contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chainEstablish key performance indicators (KPI) relevant to the 3PL provider's operations, such as on time delivery rates, order accuracy, cost per shipment, and inventory turnoverReview cost structure and identify opportunities for savings or efficiency improvementsNegotiate rates and terms with the 3PL provider to ensure competitive pricing and value for moneyPartner with the Customer Compliance team to evaluate on a daily/weekly and monthly basis customer compliance penalties to develop strategic and operational action plans with carriers to improve operational performanceContinuous ImprovementServes as an objective point of view to suggest solutions and partner with senior management collectively to implement and execute solutionsDevelop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in transportation processesDrive continuous improvement and align with overall corporate policiesUtilize analytical expertise to develop and manage key initiatives directed by Senior ManagementDevelop and implement together with th

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