Manager, Sourcing & Business Insights

Job Summary

The Manager of Sourcing & Business Insights provides operational support and guidance to the US Automotive business unit. Activities will include managing the bids and overall relationship of our TL and LTL carriers and advancement of supply chain reporting and analytics practices. This position acts as a subject matter expert for all modes of domestic transportation and aims to deliver value to Genuine Parts Company by increasing control, improving service, and reducing cost for domestic freight flow.

Responsibilities

Implement solutions to increase transportation control, improve service levels, and reduce supply chain cost.Partner with IT to develop transportation business intelligence capabilities using Google Big Query and Microsoft Power BI.Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to executive leadership.Manage and communicate project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Direct experience with development of supply chain business intelligence capabilitiesBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience3-5 years of experience in Logistics or related field2+ years’ experience building and leading teams.Ability to interact and communicate with executive leadership.Proficient in SQL, analytical data modeling, and visualization toolsStrong Communication and basic office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Leadership Skills

Leads a team of 1-3 direct reports.Typically reports to a Sr. Manager of Supply ChainEmbodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

Expected to operate in a professional office environment.Possible travel up to 15%

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