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Vice President - Inbound Transportation
Location:
Mundelein, IL
Description:
Job Summary Job Description This Vice President - Inbound Transportation leads the strategic development and execution of key domestic and import inbound logistics and freight activities for the company, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Transportation. This role oversees a cost structure ranging between $450 - $700 million and a corporate staff of 25 - 30 team members that coordinate shipment of more 50,000 shipping containers and 150,000 domestic shipments annually. Responsibilities Oversee the day to day operations related to inbound transportation by developing and overseeing execution of plans that deliver continuous improvement in quality (Damage and Accuracy), service (On-Time Delivery), Inbound Transportation Expense as a % of Purchases) and team member retention (Turnover and Team Member Engagement).Negotiate and manage third party contracts governing import and domestic transportation across all modes, international PO management, import visibility, load consolidation, freight forwarding and container drayageDevelop and execute upon strategic partnerships with third party carriers (international and domestic) to ensure sufficient capacity in times of both ongoing and emergency operations to service internal customer needs in the safest, most efficient and effective manner.Partners closely with Product Division General Managers, Global Trade Compliance Teams, Distribution Operations and Transship Centers to ensure continuous flow of goods throughout Medline's supply chain.Execute response efforts to local, regional and national emergencies. Requirements Bachelor's degree 10+ years of experience in Transportation and Supply Chain OperationsDemonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed teamsDemonstrated experience achieving results by leading leaders of teamsStrong negotiating and collaboration capabilitiesEnd-to-end mindset that focused on optimal outcomes for the companyExceptional communications skills to ensure clarity and alignment on priorities for the Inbound Transportation organizationStrong executive presence engaging with customers, executive leaders and strategic third party partnersPosition requires travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (domestically and internationally Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated Examples of Strategy Development, Deployment and ExecutionInternational Transportation (Import/Export) Experience Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here .Every day, we're focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what's right to delivering business results, together, we're better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page. can the underlined be a link to https://www.medline.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity/ Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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