Sr. Manager, Logistics

We are currently hiring a Sr. Manager, Logistics in Breinigsville, PA.

The Sr. Manager, Logistics is responsible for owning Boston Beer Company freight spend including inbound & outbound freight, interplant movements, as well as wholesaler returns. This individual is responsible for developing and executing a transportation strategy designed to support the growth of the Boston Beer Company, delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers and driving annual cost savings efforts.

What You'll Brew:

• Develop and execute the 1/3/5-year Transportation Strategy aligned with company objectives
• Oversee & optimize all freight processes:
  
  
  
  • Outbound, interplant, wholesaler returns and other movements
  • Freight accrual, freight auditing & freight claims process
  • Optimize, schedule, and tender freight to align with customer and brewery goals
  • Determine mode selection to maximize BBC Transportation goals
  
  
• Develop and track KPIs to drive tangible improvements within the Transportation Team and across the Boston Beer Supply Chain
• Develop freight forecasts and flight schedules designed to automate load bookings
• Become Transportation Subject Matter Expert for BBC. Enhance relationships with carriers, software providers, and BBC Supply Chain.
• Proactively communicate service issues to internal and external customers. Design action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Own and manage the Freight P&L. Lead Logistics Charter Team projects, responsible for delivering cost savings targets. Partner with Procurement to lead carrier selection process designed to deliver low cost/high service
• Own carrier KPIs. Develop strategies for service improvements. Develop processes for non-performing carriers. Build rapport with carrier base to elicit win-win scenarios and increase transportation capability and capacity.
• Establish strong relationships with leaders across BBC/Carrier/Wholesaler Supply Chains, work to increase relationships across functional areas and teams. Partner with Supply Chain Transformation Team to develop best practices in Transportation.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Management, Logistics or related
• 10+ years in Logistics Management or Supply Chain management
• Emphasis on experience in working for or with freight companies, negotiating transportation contracts, implementation of Transportation Management Software, analyzing/developing sourcing options
• Data analysis experience along with Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP and Navisphere experience a plus
• Ensure SMAC Development and Performance goals in place for self and all direct reports
• Conduct regular meetings with manager and direct reports in order to:
  
  
  
  • Review progress against performance and development goals
  • Provide avenue for ongoing coaching and feedback
  
  
• MBA
• APICS Certification

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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