Outbound Transportation Lead
Galderma Laboratories

Job Info

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With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we're in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Title: Transportation Lead

Location: Dallas, TX

The Outbound Transportation Lead will be responsible to support the Transportation Logistics Manager by ensuring reliable, flexible, and high-quality service for Supply Chain operations. This includes timely and accurate KPI's with accurate data to ensure compliance with company and customer policy and procedures. This position will also review process flows and conduct spend, lane and mode analysis (Nexus) with the goal of optimizing efficiency and reducing cost without compromising quality of service keeping customer needs / requirements on the forefront.

This individual will plan, optimize, and coordinate outbound shipments to direct purchasing customers. They will lead daily/weekly planning meetings with core team members and transportation carriers to ensure shipments are planned and delivered on time. Will be required to utilize TMS reporting for load planning and enforcing data consistency by carriers in the TMS.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize the TMS (Nexus) to create transport plans for customer orders. Optimize and consolidate whenever possible to reduce cost while meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor inbound shipments to ensure the ASN and invoice are received by each DC.
• Analyze TMS reporting to actively identify potential issues. Drives fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of disruptions to customers. Communicates these actions to stakeholders.
• Leads daily / weekly team meetings using TMS flex-views and reporting to plan capacity for the day, week, and month ahead.
• Works closely with the Transportation Manager, Supply Chain partners, and external carrier suppliers to problem solve, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Submit carrier invoices received to the accounting team with the appropriate GL information.
• Monitor TMS portal and reporting to ensure milestone and document requirements are fulfilled timely by carrier suppliers.
• Responsible for developing standardized KPI's, track & enhance performance. Oversees inventory of materials to ensure accuracy of records and reports. Reconciles discrepancies and monitors flow of paper or electronic transactions for timely data entry.
• Submit and track carrier claims for lost or damaged goods.
• Other tasks may be assigned.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year college/university required.
• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain field.
• Strong understanding of transportation industry levers (i.e. on-time delivery, LTL and TL, demurrage, etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel techniques; fluency with "Vlookups"/ Pivot Tables. Proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks to assure timely completion in a constantly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). Ability to present information to cross-functional teams.

What we offer in return
You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

Employer's Rights:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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