Logistics Manager

Company: PACCAR
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Summary:PACCAR is seeking a Logistics Manager to negotiate and manage all commercial aspects of PACCAR's relationship with its truckload carriers. This role will have regular interface with transportation service providers and suppliers to ensure service expectations are being met on behalf of PACCAR, and will be required to recognize and analyze potential service provider, issues which could impact the performance of the company.The Logistics Manager is also a key interface with our freight payment company in support of payment of carrier freight invoices and is responsible for the PACCAR Transportation System support as it pertains to truckload carriers, including the maintenance of rate information and carrier training. - Knowledge of the different PACCAR organizations and strong interpersonal skills are required.Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and negotiate/administer all transportation truckload contracts. -
• Drive implementation of common carrier strategies across plants and divisions.
• Document and execute truckload initiatives to meet or exceed cost and service requirements related to carrier and supplier performance
• Administer and maintain rate information to facilitate consistency across the PACCAR Transportation System. -
• Coordinate activities related to the payment of carrier invoices; including monitoring, analyzing and improving the payment processes with our 3rd party freight payment company.
• Manage and train carriers in their functions in support of the Transportation System.
• Generate and Maintain Carrier compliance and scorecards to identify continuous improvement opportunities within the network.
• Interface and communicate regularly with internal customers, carriers/vendors, team members, and management.
• Effectively utilize data when analyzing issues and problem solving
• Project work as required Qualifications & SkillsSKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • Outstanding analytical skills
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
  • Solid presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint SKILLS REQUESTED:
    • Minimum of 2 years of transportation services contracting, or equivalent experience
    • Experience with transportation management systems
    • Knowledge of material management processes
    • Knowledge of packaging principles a plus EducationBachelor's degree in Logistics / Transportation, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or equivalentCompany InformationPACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and -also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!Additional Job Board InformationPACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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