Inbound Transportation Senior Manager

The Inbound Transportation Senior Manager leads all aspects of TCS inbound freight to DCs (domestic and import) and customs trade compliance. The role leads the inbound logistics team, drives performance employing best-in-class vendor partners and technology tools (customized and partner solutions) is responsible for day to day activities with budgetary responsibilities. This leader possesses strong analytical and project management abilities demonstrating a track record of consistently achieving best-in-class KPIs across quality, on-time performance, and costs. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To

Transportation Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Lead teams

Hires and develops the best talent as needed

Leads, coaches, motivates, and develops direct reports and extended teams

Model TCS leadership competencies, including customer focus, collaboration, driving results, effective communication, managing complexity, and others

Develop leadership, business, and industry expertise in teams

Ensure optimal performance: financial, operational, and trade compliance

Ensure effective execution for all inbound product flow; includes leveraging technology tools and managing service providers to balance cost with speed/service

Ensure timely and accurate freight invoice auditing, coding, accruals, and summary reporting

Manage service provider procurement process for inbound transportation including contract negotiations, legal reviews, thorough analysis, and a high-integrity process that results in the best overall solutions

Monitor, maintain, and adhere to service provider contract terms

Manage customs compliance, overseeing customs broker, advising internal stakeholders, and ensuring import requirements are met.

Participate in annual sustainability efforts

Drive continuous improvement within and across functions

Collaborate with service providers, merchandising / planning, DC operations, technology, and accounting / finance

In partnership with the Director, identify process and technology change opportunities, define options, recommend optimal choices, and validate results

Hands on analysis, report management and ad-hoc data reviews monitoring KPIs providing visibility into performance and cost metrics

Act as a Subject Matter Expert

Stay current and inform stakeholders on industry trends, new legislation, and global, national, and local events that impact the inbound flow of goods while implementing contingency plans to mitigate risk

In partnership with the Director, identify, quantify, and communicate transportation impacts related to actual or proposed changes in the business

Represent the company

Participate in cross-functional employee engagement activities

Participate as appropriate in industry trade groups

Experience and Skills Required

College degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of transportation management experience in a multi-site distribution network, preferably in retail, with minimum 2 years managing a team

Demonstrated ability to oversee compliance-related functions (internal / external), and understand impacts of import compliance: HTS codes, country of origin requirements, valuation, assists, markings. Note: this position does not require direct experience as a broker.

2+ years of procurement experience with domestic and international freight

Proficiency with two or more custom or enterprise systems, including TMS, WMS, supply chain visibility, and invoice auditing systems

Demonstrated hands-on data analysis and summarization skills, including advanced Excel and/or MS Access / SQL skills. Experience developing ad hoc reporting in enterprise tools (Cognos, etc) is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple stakeholders and – at times – conflicting goals

Advanced communication and negotiation skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization

Ability to prioritize planned and reactive work on a daily basis, while maintaining progress on multiple priorities

Demonstrated professional curiosity and must be at least 18 years old

The Benefits of Working HereOur benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera

Paid Time Off plus Holidays

401(k) plan & Company Match

Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Office Physical Requirements

State Specific Notices

Full-Time