Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Manager of International Transportation Location US-TN-Brentwood Job ID 2024-22553 Location Brentwood, TN (NSSC) Category Supply Chain Overview

The Manager of International Transportation will be responsible for managing the flow of all inbound merchandise imported from countries outside of the US, and ensuring the highest level of service, optimal routing, and reduced costs are achieved.  Directly supervises one (1) to three (3) coordinators/analysts, while having direct responsibility for $40+M annual spend.

Responsibilities Directs and structures import operations in accordance with company directionResponsible for all import transportation operations and costs, and the impact to other supply chain operations.Responsible for procuring service providers and negotiating service contracts.Develop and implement import transportation solutions to ensure optimal routing.Develops and manages SOP’s and service standards by port of origin including purchase order managementDevelops and reports key performance indicators necessary to manage the import ordersPartner with Sourcing team to ensure import operations enable growth.Liaises with Supply Chain leadership to holistically align on supply chain objectives.Liaises with Buyers on shipment issues and maintains current import quote sheets to assure accurate landed costsLiaises with DC to create an understanding of workloads and plan labor accordinglyUpdates and maintains the Vendor Alliance guideEnsures ASN/data integrity in WMSPerforms other duties as assignedChampions and demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree6 or more years of experience in Ocean importing (trans-loading background a plus)Intermediate or better experience with Excel and creating reporting tools using data from other systems.Must be detail oriented, respond to rapidly changing priorities, deal with multiple demands, good organizational and follow up skills, strong analytical aptitudeGreat communicator verbally and in writing to be able to communicate and interact with people at all levels in and out of the companyPractical working knowledge of importing industryUse sound judgment and good decisions making regarding routing, cost, and service levelProficient use of PC including Office applications - Outlook, Word, and PowerPointAbility to sit at a computer for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 35 lbs Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

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