Transportation Manager

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

Job Summary:

The Transportation Manager will own the operational execution and transportation budget for both domestic and international freight spend.  This role will ensure the carriers/vendors will meet KPI targets and report out results of KPIs and budget to leadership.  The Transportation Manager role will have direct reports to support domestic and international transportation operations as well as cost savings and continuous improvement analyses and project management.

In this role you will:

- Lead and develop a team of analysts to execute our operation effectively. Bring strong leadership and communication skills to drive world class operations through our internal and external partners. 

- Carrier/Vendor relationship management.  Manage RFP cycle and process to ensure the best carrier/vendor supports domestic and international transportation to meet budget and service KPIs.  Manage contract language to match operational needs.  Negotiating terms and rates with carriers and ensuring day to day operations is set up to meet budget and KPI targets.  Ensure the carrier TMS and reporting is set up to support the full operation and report on accurate results.

- Provide leadership updates ensuring the transportation program is built to meet company goals and report results to those goals. Evaluate reporting to suggest efficiencies to better the business and improve operation and budget in the future.

- Generate project based work to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost savings opportunities .

- Partner with cross functional supply chain teams to set up a program that benefits the company and cross functional partners most effectively and drive continuous improvement through cross-functional accountability.

Education: 

- Completed Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field

Experience:
-  4-7 years of experience preferred
- Experience in supply chain, specifically transportation; direct engagement regularly with vendors/carriers; operational experience in transportation
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to problem solve and review data to drive action
- An analytical mindset that translates to operational execution
 

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $99,700.00 - $117,300.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs.  Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future.  Career growth at our company is not always a ladder.  It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure.  Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work.  We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team. 

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.