Global Freight Manager (Hybrid Work Set-Up)

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Distribution & Logistics Teams manage the efficient flow of goods, services and information between point of origin through customer placement in order to meet customer requirements or internal business objectives. They create integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics, and outside suppliers. They also focus resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes, and establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis

Global role reporting to Global Freight Procurement Leader, accountable for global freight procurement, optimization and continuous improvement.  

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for global freight (air, ocean, ground) to secure cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions.
• Align procurement strategy and execution with regional transportation leaders and BU logistics council members across the globe.
• Execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes for global transportation service – Air, Ocean and small parcel. Ensure bid results are executed among TE organization. 
• Utilize analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau etc) to evaluate freight spending and identify the productivity opportunity. Generate actionable proposals for implementation. 
• Work with global freight forwarders and collaborate across business units and different regions on cost saving initiatives through process improvements
• Monitor global supplier performance metrics. Drive continuous forwarder performance improvement including on time delivery, damage control and report etc. 
• Conduct regular industry and market research to understand, analyze and report the latest market trends and conditions
• Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal workshops, newsletter or industry publications

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and know-how of end-to-end supply chain and logistics
• Solid hands-on experience and insights on global trade dynamics and regional logistics
• Ability to report, business correspondence and presentation to different levels of audience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and drive results across the global organization.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for global freight (air, ocean, ground) to secure cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions.
• Align procurement strategy and execution with regional transportation leaders and BU logistics council members across the globe.
• Execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes for global transportation service – Air, Ocean and small parcel. Ensure bid results are executed among TE organization. 
• Utilize analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau etc) to evaluate freight spending and identify the productivity opportunity. Generate actionable proposals for implementation. 
• Work with global freight forwarders and collaborate across business units and different regions on cost saving initiatives through process improvements
• Monitor global supplier performance metrics. Drive continuous forwarder performance improvement including on time delivery, damage control and report etc. 
• Conduct regular industry and market research to understand, analyze and report the latest market trends and conditions
• Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal workshops, newsletter or industry publications

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and know-how of end-to-end supply chain and logistics
• Solid hands-on experience and insights on global trade dynamics and regional logistics
• Ability to report, business correspondence and presentation to different levels of audience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and drive results across the global organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Fluent written and oral English as working languag
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in logistics roles from global forwarding industry (key account management role preferred with solid operation knowledge) or multinational manufacturing industry (as corporation function)
• Independent project management experience is a must
• SAP S4 experience would be a plus