Prolec GE Waukesha is now part of The GE Vernova Group
The Traffic Manager is responsible for analyzing a variety of technical requirements, delivery needs and financial ramifications of transporting product for the corporation to deliver competitive logistics proposals/plans to our customers. The Traffic Manager will be tasked to both identify best in class carriers and deliver year over year improvements in transportation cost and quality. Successful incumbents stay current on industry trends and possess the skills to assess theses as to their impact on transportation costs. The Traffic Manager will be working with confidential data and must be prudent in its use of interpretation. Strategic planning and thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills are critical to the position..
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct the inbound and outbound logistics operations related to the Waukesha plant, to ensure effective delivery of quality product to its end destination.
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing and required equipment to deliver product to/from the business to end destination.
- Establish and monitor specific transportation metrics to improve overall delivery performance.
- Create policies and procedures governing logistics activities.
- Train department personnel in roles / responsibilities relating to global logistics strategies.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, training and safety records.
- Implement specific customer requirements related to internal reporting and/or customized transportation metrics.
- Resolve problems related to transportation, logistics, imports/exports or customer issues.
- Participate in carrier management processes including but not limited to selection, qualification or performance evaluation.
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery.
- Negotiate transportation rates and services.
- Provide leadership and direction to Storeroom Supervisor directly and indirectly to the storeroom support team, while ensuring the timely receipt, storage, delivery and integrity of the facility’s inventory and supplies.
- Leverage appropriate training opportunities to ensure the required skill level of the warehouse staff are sufficient to ensure that proper inventory control measures are effective.
- Prepare of file applicable environmental certification applications.
- Work with appropriate agencies / internal functional areas to ensure repair / maintenance of rail.
- Recommend purchase of new or improved technology such as automated systems.
- Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of service in emergency scenarios.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems related to customer sales, order management and finance.
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistic changes such as routing, shipping modes, carriers and communicate to Management.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost effective or efficient means of transporting product.
- Assure accurate inventory control.
- Meet warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards; resolving problems and identifying warehouse improvements.
- Meet warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
- Move inventory in line with production expectations by scheduling materials to be moved to / from warehouse, coordinating inventory transfers with related departments in line with need.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- A strong understanding of MRP systems, SAP preferred
- An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Ability to analyze a variety of products, technical requirements, delivery needs and financial ramifications of stocking, purchasing, delivery, and storing of materials for the corporation’s need
- Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation
- Strategic Planning & Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to define metrics and manage the team to those metrics
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 5-plus years’ experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships
- Works with various other departments (Sales / Purchasing / Engineering / Planning / Manufacturing / Testing / Transportation / Field Service) to define the transformer order requirements to ensure that customer expectations and contractual requirements are satisfied in accordance with our quotation.
- This person, along with the Project Manager, will act as a liaison to the customer throughout the project lifecycle.
- Engineering, regarding project drawings and specifications.
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Working Conditions
Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus and at external customer sites
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 or more years of experience
- Strong understanding of MRP systems
- SAP experience
- Analytical, strategic planning, communication, and people-management skills
- Ability to define transportation and logistics metrics and manage teams to them
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is portrayed as robust, with health coverage supported by above-average employer HSA/HRA contributions and employer-paid disability coverage. Wellness, sports, and family-oriented events are also referenced as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) and broader retirement programs described in company materials. These offerings are consistently listed alongside other core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, complementing other family-oriented benefits. Third-party listings also highlight parental leave among the standard offerings.
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What We Do
Prolec has more than fifty years of experience in the creation of comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Our internationally recognized collection of transformers and our high-quality solutions, through the collaborative work of our business units and our strategic allies, reveal our sense of innovation, our social responsibility, and our leadership. At Prolec, we are committed to working with our strategic partners in the creation and innovation of comprehensive solutions and products that contribute to the development of a better future with energy.
