Supply Chain Operations Manager

Description

                                                                          LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS

At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Operations (SCO) Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the flow of goods, materials, and information across our supply chain. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills to ensure that all logistics operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

•       Weekly / daily load planning for week upcoming in Venture TMS based on customer demand.
•       Coordination with assigned carriers for upcoming week schedule
•       Adjustments to published schedule based on customer changes needed
•       Coordination with assigned carriers, suppliers and docks for schedule changes
•       Venture TMS (ALMS and 3G) 100% up to date on carrier check calls
•       Ownership of management of carriers keeping Venture TMS up to date
•       Customer portal (as required) management
•       Assurance of EDI updates flowing to customer TMS
•       If needed, manual update of customer portal

Requirements

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

•       Management of all routes for defined customer
•       Assurance of trucks running to schedule
•       Alert / communication to customers of late trucks / reason why
•       Customer specific reports - ownership of reports being sent out
•       Requests from Account Management on KPIs / data needed
•       Coordination with AMs in preparation for customer meetings
•       Knowledge of KPIs to be able to speak to non-conformalities
•       Receive requests from customers of expedite needed    
•       Posting of expedite needed on Venture TMS
•       Awarding of expedite to carrier
•       Tracking (every 2 hours) sent to expedite requester until deliver

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or 3 years of industry experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or any combination and experience, which would provide equivalent background

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):

• Strong knowledge of logistics processes and transportation management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and logistics software (such as SAP, Oracle, or other industry-specific tools).
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable of the Transportation, Operations, and/or Logistics industry

OTHER INFORMATION:

The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.  

Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• 401K with company match from day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.