• Manage Transportation budget and monthly costs analysis. Oversee all aspects of the freight invoice review and approval process. Develop and implement cost savings initiatives
• Build strong carrier relationships, develop communications and coordination
• Build carrier service performance KPIs metrics, provide carrier performance feedback and ensures KPIs are met or exceeded while providing ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management as needed
• Stay in tune with freight practices and procedures and provide recommendations to improve based on changing market or network conditions
• Ensure compliance with all external regulatory requirements and with Watts policies and practices
• Develop strong relationships with internal customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years transportation experience
• Experience with implementing and using Transportation Management Systems
• Performance Management
• Skillful negotiator
• Data-driven and process-driven approach to transportation
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship building skills

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or similar field. Masters preferred.