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PACCAR Inc. Assistant Director, Transportation Procurement Job in Clyde Hill, Washington
COMPANY INFORMATION PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced powertrains andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! REQUISITION SUMMARY The role of Assistant Director, Transportation Procurement is a fast-paced leadership role supporting PACCAR's North American logistics and supply chain operations. This position leads North American Logistics Procurement strategy and Supply Chain Improvement Functions including management of all North American carriers, Transportation Management Systems, Packaging and Final Delivery of trucks. This role is responsible for owning the carrier relationships, contracts, rates, implementation of market test decisions, and scorecards. Supports vision for SAP Transportation Management and Global Trade System improvements and works with key stakeholders and technical personnel to achieve results and implement changes within other business units. Manage team responsible for all transportation related master data including carriers, rates, suppliers, parts, packaging for all transportation modes. This role is also responsible for managing truck delivery, shunting and reverse logistics service providers including monitoring final delivery to dealers of all assembled trucks and providing guidance to truck plants on improvements and conflict resolution. Position will work closely across internal business units, Plant Materials, PACCAR Parts, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and ITD to ensure that Logistics objectives at both the Corporate and plant level are being attained. The Assistant Director of Transportation Procurement will develop and implement strategies and initiatives allowing assigned team members to achieve transportation cost and service goals. This role will be required to recognize and analyze opportunities in the supply chain and execute strategies to maximize value to PACCAR. This person will also be held accountable for developing and implementing corrective actions to mitigate the impact of any identified service issues including cost, quality or on time delivery. Knowledge of material management practices and system capabilities will be critical. Strong interpersonal skills that promote team building and associate development are required. JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES In this role you be responsible but not limited to the following: Manage a team of six logistics professionals and extended team in India. Execute market test and carrier contracts for Truckload, LTL, Parcel and Air shipments and monitor performance. Maintain excellent relationships with carriers and implement corrective actions when required. Develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed capacity and service requirements related to supplier and carrier performance while reducing costs. Develop and implement effective strategies to manage packaging related initiatives and document related savings in freight and part cost. Develop and maintain positive relationships with Manufacturing Plants, PACCAR Parts, Materials, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Information Technology. Communicate effectively with internal customers, carriers, vendors, team members, and management. Utilize SAP Tr