Description
Job Purpose
The position will support and manage the parts transfer network of truck, LTL, and rail lanes to assure timely and cost-efficient freight moves between AHM facilities. This includes working with Honda and 3PL managed locations for scheduling, routing and tracking of these shipments. Will assist management in the development of systems to track lead-time by lane, mode and carrier to identify opportunities to reduce lead-time and cost. Will assist management by tracking specific transportation costs to achieve budget while also meeting published transit times.
Key Accountabilities
- Schedule transfers from Hubs to Part Center or off-site locations, by establishing a regular lane schedule and securing additional transportation coverage for variance above the planned requirements. Work with and manage carrier's performance and or adjust scheduling to ensure the transfer network achieves transit times when exceptions occur.
- Review and approve invoices from carriers within contractual timeframe. Work with freight payment provider and carriers to identify and resolve issues for payments
- Support parcel and LTL shipments, issues or tracking as needed
- Create reports, interpret data, and provide analysis to make recommendations or improve logistics department and Honda's overall performance.
- Damage claims resolution, special projects, and network support
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Transportation / Logistics, Data Analytics- Management, Business Administration) or 4 years equivalent work-related experience and proven record of success.
Minimum Experience Minimum of two years' experience in transportation or Data Analytics field and have a proven record of achieving results.
Other Job-Specific Skills Experience with Business Intelligence, MS Office applications, Project44, Transportation Management Systems, Freight payment
Working Conditions
Office is the primary work environment Travel may be required as needed, usually less than 5% of the time