Commodity Manager (Warehousing) (Information Technology)
What you will do
- Development of sourcing logistics strategies for US & Canada.
- Responsible of commercial negotiations with warehouse providers
- Responsible of continuous improvement projects identification while supporting regional logistics team.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales and Finance teams to increase efficiency, optimize the end-to-end supply chain and reduce cost within the Clarios network .
- Be results-driven about business cost reduction, revenue increasing initiatives, aggregating supplier volume/reducing price, & utilizing tools/identifying opportunities for e-processes increasing capacity & driving controllership.
How you will do it
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies for all warehousing and 3PL services providers in the region.
- Develop, execute, implement, and document RFP/RFQ processes within corporate procurement guidelines and procedures.
- Negotiate commercial terms (i.e., rates, volumes, etc.) and contracts language that are in compliant with existing regulations, (including but not limited to environmental and trade) and that minimizes exposure.
- Consistently interact with regional key stakeholders (i.e. finance and operations/transportation) and communicate of any change in contracted terms that impacts logistics' cost.
- Ensure terms and conditions contracted with logistics providers (including but not limited to committed volume of business, pricing, and payment terms) are met.
- Permanently evaluate warehousing industry macro trends to determine potential impacts on operations and initiates action to ensure potential risks mitigation.
- Analyze, track, and forecast market conditions and provide management with recommended course of action
- Continuously benchmark rates and pricing with third party companies and identify and close gaps
- Support as needed transportation budgeting process.
- Manage business relationships with logistics providers and consistently communicates changes on business needs.
- Establish scorecards and business reviews with logistics providers.
- Develop best in class logistics provider supplier base.
- Identify and drive savings initiatives (rate increase mitigation)
- STIG and SIX Sigma projects development and implementations.
What we look for
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field, APICS certification a plus
- 5+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management
- Ability to travel up to 40%
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal and visual communications.
- Strong analytical and planning skills
What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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