Manager of Supply Chain and Logistics - Tempur Sealy

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:


* Generous Paid Time Off
* Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
* Disability and Life Company Paid
* Retirement Plan Options
* Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay Range: $89,000-$126,000



Job Summary: The Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for 3PL management as well as overseeing a team responsible domestic and international freight design and efficiency gains. The Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics will also oversee programs and staff responsible for the increase in overall utilization of a private fleet including identification and coordination of constructive collaboration opportunities between the Tempur and Sealy brands. This position requires independent research and analytical skills, exceptional knowledge of logistics, and the ability to predict and measure profit and loss within a logistics environment. Strong business judgment, management, leadership, team building and decision-making skills also are required. This position requires collaboration with Transportation Supervisors, Regional Logistics Mangers, 3PL providers, Site Directors, Executive teams, and Distribution Centers to identify strategic freight lanes and excess equipment capacity. The Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics will also cultivate and monitor 3PL service and cost performance and provide oversight stewardship of the TSI customs and regulatory platforms.





What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):


* Management of profitable third party and raw material backhaul programs across multiple Plants and Regions to reduce inbound and outbound delivery cost.
* People management of remote team of up to six individuals
* Serve as the champion and conduit for fused delivery platforms (private and outsourced fleets) by promoting and nurturing relationships with teams, plants and DCs.
* Exercises discretion and independent judgment with diplomacy and safeguard safety and regulatory compliance programs
* Attains and strives to surpass yearly targets for backhaul profit - Raw Materials, Third Party and Tempur Direct to Customer, and Tempur-Sealy fused initiatives.
* Proactively researches, identifies, and communicates industry trends and provides predictive insight.
* Manages team roll out of initiatives and collaborates with cross-functional teams to secure and act upon those opportunities.
* Maintains open line of communication with Material Planners, Transportation Supervisors, Regional Logistics Managers, Vendors & Third-Party Brokers, while coordinating and directing head haul and backhaul.
* Negotiates freight rates with Third Party Brokers and enters into binding agreements on behalf of the Company.
* Manages a team that identifies and analyzes new cost-effective lane opportunities and other opportunities to increase profitability. Creation of advantageous cost models and implementation ownership of creative supply chain advancements.
* 3PL relationship and KPI responsibility along with freight bill payment oversight and accurate cost center alignment
* Ability to travel up to 30% of the time and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders within the network.
* Executive communications and generation of yearly departmental budget
* Direction and oversight of international freight needs and involved import and export regulatory compliance.
* Provide additional transportation analysis to drive overall improvement of cost, service, and safety to the region as required.
* Perform other duties as assigned.



What You’ll Need (Qualifications):


* 4-year degree or equivalent preferred
* 2 years of People Management experience preferred
* A minimum of 5 years of transportation/supply chain experience
* Fleet and driver management experience preferred
* Strong critical thinking skills
* Ability to effectively communicate insights to others
* Experience with Transportation Management Systems

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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