The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for supporting Danone USA's transportation operations to ensure high service and cost-efficient deliveries. This position will interface with Danone’s 3^rd party logistics provider, plant and warehouse teams, co-man operations, customer experience, logistics procurement, and carrier partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute plan to improve management of dedicated fleets and shuttles, working closely with facilities to maintain operations and improve efficiency
• Act as transportation management POC for all BU’s
• Support project implementations as expert in transportation activities and POC for the logistics excellence team to drive productivity
• Support regional transportation activities
• Act as POC for transportation escalations in assigned region, using conflict resolution skills to resolve issues and support carrier relationships
• Develop and report on performance KPIs across managed region (OTIF, spend, etc)
• Maintain pulse on managed transportation activities within assigned region, communicating volume expectations for capacity by lane evaluation
• Proactively identify and communicate issues and propose solutions for continuous improvement in regard to processes, cost, service, and profitability
• Support analysis of financial discrepancies to ensure they are resolved and reported for root cause identification
• Support carrier communication and performance including balancing cost and service levels
• Evaluate carrier performance to requirements and service expectations; provide fact-based suggestions for cost and service improvements with recommendations to add or remove carriers from pool
• Collaborate across total customer supply chain team on improvement initiatives which enhance the total customer experience
• Monitor OSD activity and collaborate with internal and external process managers to execute against action plan
• Foster positive carrier relationships & support performance reviews with report preparation and participation in business reviews with top carriers
• Be a liaison for transportation to the rest of Supply Chain
• Improve supply chain performance through effective cross functional communication
• Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation 
• Develop and maintain training content; plan and provide training to new hires

The salary range for this position is $105,000.00 – $149,000.00 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions.  Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

This role is considered a “hybrid” position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.

Education and Experience:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience; Degree in Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain Management a plus

• 7+ years’ experience in Transportation; Transportation planning experience a plus
•  Solid understanding of the carrier network especially refrigerated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in transportation operations and ability to support other Operations Managers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relationship oriented mindset
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment
• Fluency with transportation management systems, Power BI and ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to develop and administer operating processes, training material and presentations
• Process improvement and/or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” 

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Our Brands

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

Our Purpose

We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. 

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.  
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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