Position Summary :
The Senior Manager, International Logistics is a key member of the Logistics team reporting to the Director, Logistics. In this role, you will lead a team to provide day-to-day management of and guidance for the International Logistics function.
This role requires a blended leadership approach. Given Regal Rexnord’s centralized sourcing strategy, this leader must partner with Logistics Sourcing to support all RFQ activities to include lane rates, accessorial charges, mode selection, etc.
Successful collaboration with Sourcing will be required to support effective relationship management with our international freight partners.
The role directly owns the execution of the logistics plan ensuring an outstanding customer experience at the most optimized cost.
Leading a team also requires a passion for team building and talent development. This role is the corporate subject matter expert for International Logistics and will have demonstrated success in providing best-in-class strategies and tactics.
Prior experience managing all aspects of international logistics (Carrier / Forwarder relationships, KPI management, stakeholder management, etc.).
Major Responsibilities :
Reviews and evaluates all aspects of the International Transportation Function (Imports and Exports) and consistently looks for opportunities to optimize the business while improving the customer experience.
Creates, identifies and implements effective forecasting and tracking tools for International Freight.
Collaborates across the Business Units and Functions to ensure shipments are moving efficiently, determining the most advantageous and economical method of shipments for Regal Rexnord.
Coaches / mentors International Logistics team to manage complex intercontinental transportation issues.
Collaborates with Logistics Sourcing to develop enhanced processes for International Shipments. Areas to drive improvement include : implementing interactive quoting and communicating real-time insights leveraging existing shipment tracking platforms with Freight Forwarders.
Develops team to ensure standardization of process to support quotations and routing direction for all International Shipments.
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with International Freight business partners resulting in the most cost-efficient ocean and ground transportation rates.
Collaborates and supports Logistics Sourcing to perform RFQ process ensuring continuous improvement, competitive rates and accessorial costs.
This includes reviewing pricing tariffs with carriers when initiating bids and demonstrating engagement during contract negotiations.
Ensures seamless integration between Customer Service, Sales, Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations to facilitate internal and external customer satisfaction.
Leads a team that coordinates movement of finished goods, raw materials and equipment between Regal domestic and foreign operations as well as offshore suppliers.
Establishes real-time processes to track inbound and outbound shipping activities through the full purchase order lifecycle ensuring that plants, shipping schedules, and transportation requirements are being met.
Partners with Logistics Sourcing to manage carrier performance metrics to include carrier performance reviews.
Identifies key metrics, effectively tracking performance and adjusting providers, modes, routes efficiently in order to reduce cost and improve the customer experience.
Ensures that KPI’s are prepared and published to internal stakeholders.
As the SME for International Logistics, is expected to stay current with market trends and / or other events that may impact movement of freight.
Is expected to cascade information as needed to business partners.
Required Education / Experience / Skills :
Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation or Freight Operations)
5-7 Years of experience leading international or global logistics teams
Knowledge of customs, customs compliance requirements and import / export processes
Experience working with Freight Forwarders
Continuous Improvement mindset. Formal experience with 80 / 20, Lean process and / or Lean certification is a plus
Demonstrated success developing a high performing team
Data driven decision maker, who has a bias to take action with urgency
Travel : Minimal (0% - 25%)
Language : English (Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord Corporation ( Regal Rexnord ) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others.
Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.
2B company with 36,000 associates globally.
You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company’s products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable;
the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.
Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability.
The company’s industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy.
The company’s strategy includes leveraging 80 / 20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies.
In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
Full-time