Manager of Logistics, 3PL Provider Management
The Opportunity: Contribute To the Growth of Your Career.
Be part of a team that leads strategic development of Third Party Logistics providers who operate more than 24 Service Centers (including associated transportation), 15 Transload/Consolidation locations, and 3 Ocean Carriers (PR/HI). Additionally this person is also responsible for the relationship management and procurement for Yard Services. Responsible for assessing and driving cost-effective and productive 3rd party carrier initiatives that impact the supply chain, ensuring seamless execution in supporting and enabling TJX business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies opportunities to improve TJX Logistics Provider strategy, inclusive of Logistics Provider performance, market trends, and demand shifts in the marketplace
- Builds and maintains relationship with 3PL Providers and serves as point of contact
- Meets regularly with 3PL partners to discuss forecasts and capacity information to improve planning
- Responsible for Service Center, Transload, Consolidation, and Yard contractual agreements. Negotiates contract amendments to support new ventures and/or adjustments to existing services.
- Analyzes Logistics Providers performance; develops and monitors performance improvement plans. Enforces service requirements for compliance to contractual obligations
- Researches industry performance, standards, and benchmarks to analyze 3PL Provider performance
- Conducts formal 3PL business reviews, and makes relationship decisions as appropriate
- Engages with relevant stakeholders, as needed, for the engagement or release of 3PL Providers
- Serves as a point of escalation for operational chronic or repetitive issues with 3PL Providers
- Defines and executes negotiation strategy and contracts to create a sustainable partnership with 3PL Providers
- Defines schedule for, leads, and executes sourcing events on a defined cadence
- Procures capacity for special projects, approves spot rates
- Develops and negotiates contract language and terms with service providers in partnership with VP of Carrier Strategy and TJX Legal
Who We Are Looking For: You.
- Bachelor’s Degree in the following areas; Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in a logistics leadership/management operational role with another 5+ years of other relevant management experience
- Exceptional negotiating skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical mindset
- Strong informal influencing
- Transportation industry and regulation understanding
- Transportation contract knowledge and legal acumen
- Demonstrated leadership capability
This position has a starting salary range of $111,300 to $144,800 per year.
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.
