Leader, Transportation

About Us: LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

A better home is made up of surprisingly simple things – showers and faucets to experience water in new ways; kitchens that unleash creativity; toilets that provide cleanliness and comfort; doors and windows that connect you with the world outside; interiors and exteriors that bring spaces to life; baths to escape in after a long day.

Born in 2011 through a merger of five of Japan’s most successful building materials and housing companies, we draw on our Japanese heritage to create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes.

Today, we’re a global enterprise with approximately 55,000 employees in more than 150 countries worldwide, having expanded internationally by acquiring some of the most trusted names in our industry, including GROHE and American Standard.

But the LIXIL difference isn’t what we do or where we do it, it is how we do it.

We combine meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth to make things that matter – to people, to communities, and to the world we live in.

We are proud that our products touch the lives of more than a billion people every day but believe we have the potential to do so much more.

Overview: The Leader Transportation manages all aspects of transportation within North America, optimizing delivered cost while meeting all service requirements and regulations.

This is accomplished by maximizing the value for money we get from our logistics partners, by selecting and developing the best talent for the team, by utilizing Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies and through process optimization.

Responsibilities: Manage and develop team membersManage carrier/3PL relations & performanceOversee transportation procurement activity and contract negotiations, recommending and executing overall transportation procurement strategy and contract management.Address issues as they ariseIdentify and implement best practices related to logistics process and systemsDevelop and analyze service performance metrics and drive improvementsEnsure the lowest delivered cost by utilizing the lowest cost carrier and mode of transportation, full utilization of equipment, network optimization, etc.Flex and adapt strategy and actions when external forces impact the supply chain landscape, partnering appropriately to ensure implementation and resultsManage the freight pay/audit & transportation cost reporting processes and activitiesEstablish and maintain SAP transportation configurations and integrations with external applicationsEnsure compliance with all transportation laws and regulations, monitoring changes in legislation and transport systems, routes, and infrastructureEnsure compliance with all customer processes & requirements (mainly in retail / ecom) Qualifications: 10 Years of Transportation/ logistics experience 5 Years of Management experienceBachelor’s DegreePrevious experience working with 3PL providers alongside multiple Carriers, or within a retail environment managing multi carrier strategies.Knowledge and understanding of the various modes of transportation: Van, Truckload, Less Than Truckload, Intermodal, Parcel.Knowledge of transportation regulations and common business practices in USA, Canada and MexicoStrong understanding of, and the ability to interpret, transportation laws and regulationsStrong knowledge of computer systems including Transportation Management SystemsMaster’s Degree preferredExperience with working in 3rd party logistics company preferredBilingual (Spanish & English) preferred Hiring Range: The Hiring Salary Range for this position is $76,000.00
– $103,000.00 annually.

(Salary offer to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) Other Compensation: This role will be eligible to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive plan.

Regular Full-Time Salaried positions: Will include a comprehensive benefits package.

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is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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