Manager, Inbound & SSC Transportation

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. Job Summary The primary purpose of this role is to effectively manage Lowe's inbound transportation program to stores and distribution centers. This includes responsibility for ensuring service s meet expectations and that necessary carrier capacity is in place to support business needs and control transportation expenses. Provide necessary support for expedited loads during weather-related situations. Manage and develop transportation team. Effectively communicate both internally and externally to provide progress reports, status changes and improvement opportunities. This position provides leadership for the inbound transportation team and actively represents transportation in meetings and training with Logistics, Inventory Management and Merchandising regarding transportation issues. This position facilitates and executes proactive resolution of supply chain issues that optimize cost and service.

Responsibilities

Adhere to negotiated carriers and rate guidelines on Inbound movements
Provide effective BULK Distribution Center load planning
Identify opportunities to convert prepaid terms to collect and drive back haul
Hold bulk distribution center carriers accountable for timely pick up and delivery
Hold Flatbed carriers accountable for on-time store delivery
Foster positive working environment where team performs highly and feels appreciated
Follow up on issues and concerns that impede team member success
Provide the leadership to identify, resolve and communicate the root cause of complex supply chain issues affecting Lowe’s transportation, logistics, inventory management, and stores.
Represent Transportation in Supply Chain explaining transportation issues, vendor problems, and working out joint supply chain solutions.
Provide support for load planning team, both DC and Store Direct, including activities such as adjusting lane parameters, adjusting vendor profile properties, defining pool strategies, etc.
Maintain all measurements related to each project, supporting departmental goals, planning and setting goals, and review to ensure goals are being met.