Transportation Manager Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 932340 
Store #: M37341 Trans & Logistcs - ATL Lab 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The position will focus on ensuring that the North American Transportation Network plays a crucial role in delivering service to customers, providing the right service at the right cost through a diversified carrier portfolio. This is achieved by partnering with various departments and business channels, such as Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce, with an emphasis on proactive process improvements to gain transportation cost and service advantages.

The role is situated at the intersection of analytical and strategic functions within the dynamic North American Transportation environment. It leverages transportation principles, analytical thinking, and operational experience to collaborate with stakeholders, driving excellence in cost savings, process improvements, and service optimization.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the effective and efficient transportation of goods to customers.
• Works collaboratively to support functional areas of customer delivery, transportation and planning.
• Creates, monitors and reports on the critical KPI’s that measure the performance of the transportation network against agreed upon service standards; implements process changes that correct deviations from expected results.
• Manages and monitors the Wholesale, Retail and Web business unit's shipment programs in NA
• Collaborates with Global Network and Corporate Sourcing teams as needed
• Develop a carrier strategy that allows the company to reduce risk while optimizing service and cost.
• Establishes policies/standards/procedures and rates in administration of carrier contracts.
• Manages and monitors all Canada and US Domestic transportation expense.
• Closely monitors all carrier performance on cost, on-time delivery using multiple reports.
• Supports yearly cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitors and supports small parcel contracts; supports annual negotiations and RFQ’s.
• Seek out and evaluates new transportation opportunities by providing in-depth analysis, cost modeling and financial impacts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong proactiveness, passion, accountability, and self-motivation along with excellent problem-solving and data analytics skills.
• Quick learner
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field, and five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in job offered or five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in a related occupation OR Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field, and 3 years of work experience in job offered or 2 years of work experience in a related occupation.
• Proficiency skills required, Microsoft package (Power point, Excel, Word, Visio).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred skills, PMP certificate, SQL or VBA; PowerBI or Tableau; Alteryx or Qlik etc. of data preparation tools; Working with transportation management system and warehouse management software such as SAP and Oracle; Six sigma or Lean related project experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.