Regional Transportation Manager

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. Regional Transportation Manager will be responsible for all parts inbound to Ford plants moved via premium truck and air providers and assist in rack return movements back to Ford Internal and Tier 1 suppliers. The RTM will be responsible to drive cost improvements their business roles. Regional Transportation Manager will be responsible for all parts inbound to Ford plants moved via premium truck and air providers and assist in rack return movements back to Ford Internal and Tier 1 suppliers. The RTM will be responsible to drive cost improvements their business roles. What you'll do... * Implement freight efficiencies to achieve calendarized and annualized targets. 10% * Develop logistics commodity strategies with the Transportation Purchasing Organization. 5% * Manage, track, and escalate critical premium freight moves. Including consistent monitoring of the 10 am premium logistics provider chat. 20% * Manage metrics and performance of the premium freight bid board solution. 10% * Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at the least cost. 5% * Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals. 5% * Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies via bid board processes. 5% * Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics-related issues between plants, suppliers, and carriers. 2% * Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan 5% * Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services. 10% * Lead launch of Bid Board 2.0 Process to Ensure Competition in premium provider space. 20% * Maintain or improve the 5.8 sigma rating for the overall quality performance level for production disruptions. 3% What you'll do... * Implement freight efficiencies to achieve calendarized and annualized targets. 10% * Develop logistics commodity strategies with the Transportation Purchasing Organization. 5% * Manage, track, and escalate critical premium freight moves. Including consistent monitoring of the 10 am premium logistics provider chat. 20% * Manage metrics and performance of the premium freight bid board solution. 10% * Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at the least cost. 5% * Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals. 5% * Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies via bid board processes. 5% * Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics-related issues between plants, suppliers, and carriers. 2% * Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan 5% * Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services. 10% * Lead launch of Bid Board 2.0 Process to Ensure Competition in premium provider space. 20% * Maintain or improve the 5.8 sigma rating for the overall quality performance level for production disruptions. 3%