Director, International Transportation Job in Jacksonville 32202, Florida Us
Position Description:
Director, Transportation/Jacksonville, Florida
Coach, founded in 1941 is America’s premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today’s consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment.
Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company!
“Coach ranked No. 2…” best in class” in our 11th annual ranking of the best-performing companies in the Standard Poor's 500-stock index” Business Week, March 2007
Purpose of Role
This position will have responsibility for Coach’s International Transportation network. The position will support all of the organization requirements relating to the International Transportation of goods where Coach has the responsibility of the freight expense.
The position will report to the Divisional Vice President of Transportation and Trade Compliance (DVP) and will interact with various business units within Coach, as well as carrier representatives.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Transportation Management to…
• Manage the negotiations for International Transportation agreements as they become due or the addition of new carriers, including ocean service contracts, air freight forwarding, consolidation and vendor management services, and drayage services for both imports to the US as well as exports.
• Implement new carrier routings that improves services or lowers costs.
• Develop RFP’s as needed.
• Review and approve international freight invoices for payment so they are paid correctly and timely.
• Manage a Global Visibility tool that provides shipment visibility and ETA updates to Coach business partners
• Assist Coach Asia, Coach Japan and Coach International on transportation services to 25 countries.
• Manage the budgeting process for the annual international transportation expense.
• Establish carrier routing guides for shipments where Coach is responsible for the Transportation expense.
• Develop and report carrier metrics, including time in transit, claims performance, and cost analytics.
• Monitor carrier claims until resolved.
• Provide shipment cost estimates to both internal and external customers.
• Manage staff in support of the department’s activities.
The accomplished individual will possess…
. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Independent starter with proven troubleshooting, analysis planning, leadership, and project management skills
• Demonstrated skills in the coaching and development of staff to meet organizational needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including formal presentations
An outstanding professional will have…
• BS degree with a major in Transportation / Logistics / Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred
• Ten years’ experience in international transportation, with an emphasis on importing in to the US
• Previous experience in US export and Intra Asia transportation preferred
• Previous experience with large retailer or Consumer Product Goods company preferred
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Managerial experience
• Must have extensive knowledge of negotiating international transportation rate agreements, both ocean carrier service contracts and air freight forwarding agreements.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com