Logistics Optimization Manager

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BASIC PURPOSE Responsible for the development and maximization of regional inbound logistics freight income to meet company AOP targets and support other logistics/supply chain initiatives across the company. Lead the “soup to nuts” conversion of vendor delivered freight to USF managed loads to drive case and revenue growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Act as primary liaison between regional planning teams and operating divisions in both service and freight income expectations. Work directly with senior divisional staff in the development of new logistics programs from design to execution. Look for new opportunities with the local operating divisions markets that would include working with 3rd party regional shippers and suppliers that currently utilize 3rd party carriers. Develop relationships between these parties and the operating division within that area to promote and provide additional freight income opportunities utilizing private fleet. Primary liaison between the Logistics Planning Teams and USF Operating Divisions for inbound freight to provide strategic initiatives to reduce transportation costs. Run reports to identify cost reduction opportunities. Analyze purchasing and transportation requirements to ensure conversion viability. Partner with buyers and USF operations to adjust ordering patterns to execute cost effective conversions. Monitor conversion results and provide data to the load planning team to ensure successful follow through of converted loads to execution. Coordinate with buyers to ensure loads are successfully delivered. Assist in problem resolution as needed. Identify vendor freight margin management in coordination with the Network Strategy Team. Support Division Operations to execute conversion of backhaul opportunities. Requires frequent (approximately 75%) overnight travel. Supervision No direct Reports Relationships Internal: Work with cross-functional teams throughout USF External: Communicate with product and transportation vendors Qualifications Education/Training: High School or GED required, additional college courses in business, math preferred. Related Experience: Minimum 7 years of purchasing, and/or related work in transportation field required. Prior experience working in a large fast paced foodservice purchasing and/or logistics environment strongly desired. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent organizational and analytical skills, demonstrate a keen attention to detail, be able to communicate across cross-functional teams and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Experience in tactical project management and in depth knowledge of logistics conversion function required. Must be able to manage successful relationships with the operating divisions. This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: Grade: 15 Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000 - $145,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** This site is ONLY for Associates of US Foods that are currently on a Leave of Absence. If you are NOT an Associate of US Foods on Leave - please visit our career site. If you are NOT an Associate at US Foods your application will automatically be declined. 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