Inbound Transportation Part Leader
| Job Title: | Inbound Transportation Part Leader |
| Our Client: | A Global Logistics Service Provider |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: | Englewood Cliffs, NJ |
| Specialisation: | Supply Chain |
| Salary: | $50,000-$100,000 |
| Job Reference: | 16192 |
| Contact Person: | Brandon K. PARK Senior Director |
| Contact Email: | brandon.park@cesna.com |
| Job Published: | 2026-04-10 |
Position
Inbound Transportation Part Leader
About Our Client
Job Summary
Job Description
- CORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 80% Inbound Daily Operation and Coordination
- o Track team and individual KPIs for inbound operations using a range of operational metrics in Excel, Tableau, and Power BI. Apply strong judgment to translate qualitative insights into quantitative measures for effective performance tracking.
- o Initiate warehouse-side risk mitigations strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating risks through forecast analysis and simulation, utilizing ERP, TMS, WMS, and FTV data sources.
- o Specialize in reducing accessorial costs?including detention and demurrage?by leveraging logistics expertise and industry knowledge.
- o Focus on drayage-to-warehouse inbound routing, developing optimal logistics solutions to enhance operational and cost efficiency.
- o Maintain a focused view of warehouse operations, overseeing the flow of inbound shipments from delivery through the putaway process.
- o Implement efficient and achievable action plans in coordination with warehouse teams, ensuring procedural compliance through proactive communication.
- o Provide customer service informed by operational insight, enhancing profitability through clear, assertive communication with customers and suppliers.
- o Collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation, Warehousing, Operations, and Process Innovation teams to lead and support a variety of operational projects.
- o Conduct daily and weekly operational reports to key departments and senior management for strategic planning.
- o Lead monthly one-on-one meetings with team members to evaluate individual performance and support development through excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
- 20% Inbound Process Improvement
- o Design Inbound Operational Process via thorough Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- o Automate manual reporting processes by leveraging visibility and forecasting tools
- o Facilitate cross-functional communication with demand planners, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to align processes and address interdepartmental needs.
Qualifications
- -Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
- -Five (5) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics preferred
- -Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment
- -Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- -Demonstrate a self-discipline mindset with a results-driven approach
- -Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and the ability to easily learn and implement new software tools, enhancing operational efficiency and data management
- -Capable of utilizing Tableau and a variety of SCM systems (ERP, TMS, WMS), with additional proficiency in FTV tools providing a comprehensive solution
What's On Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, 401K, and generous PTOs/ paid holidays
Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
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