Category Manager, Logistics - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION TITLE: Category Manager, Logistics REPORTS TO: Regional Sourcing Director Konecranes is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Category Manager role. In this role you will be working closely with logistics service providers to maintain long term relationships. You will also be in charge of negotiating carrier agreements and rates, as well as seeking out cost savings for our company. If you are someone who stays knowledgeable about freight and customs issues, and would like to collaborate with Konecranes Global Logistics to help us secure global contracts apply today! PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Continuously develop logistics service providers to secure long term relationship and development targets * Manage different types of logistic providers (parcel, ocean, air, LTL vans, flat beds, over dimensional) * Negotiate carrier agreements and rates * Create policies and procedures for logistics activities * Coordinate and implement Global tariffs negotiated for originations in Asia and Europe routed to the Americas * Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistic systems, imports or exports, customer/supplier issues and customs * Stay knowledgeable about freight and custom issues * Seeking and supporting cost savings activities/opportunity for logistics/freight services * Responsible for performance measurement, KPI's, improve and secure the performance level, and fulfilling the minimum demands * Establish and secure the fulfillment of the local logistic agreements/contracts * Collaborate with Konecranes Global Logistics networks to secure the fulfillment of global agreements/contracts * Category team leadership of own region and of separately specified sub-categories in a matrix organization (global and/or regional) * Act as a supplier manager and be accountable for the relationship of selected suppliers * Assist with damaged shipments as needed * Update Logistic Service Providers(LSP) tables in SAP for the Region * Other duties as assigned by supervisor REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years of logistics and supply chain experience. Demonstrated success in sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts,strategy development and implementation, and project management. Strong communication skills, including influencing and "solution selling". Computer literate -- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP or other related ERP systems. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Fluent in English (written and spoken). EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Science, Economics, Logistics or related Field required. Additional equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree. Konecranes is a global leader in the manufacturing and service of industrial overhead cranes and lifting equipment. For over 80 years, we've been dedicated to improving safety and productivity of businesses in all types of industries, including manufacturing and process industries, nuclear and renewable energy, shipyards, ports and terminals. Our strength comes from our continuous commitment to provide equipment and service that people can trust, accompanied by innovative technologies designed to improve performance, reliability and safety in every part of business operations that involve heavy lifting. We look to hire customer-oriented people who thrive on learning and problem solving in a fast paced environment. In return, we offer a good salary with highlycompetitive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and tenure-based contributions, tuition reimbursement, life & disability insurance, vacation and other leave programs and opportunities for both formal and on the job training. Our People and Commitment Our people are not only committed to helping our customers lift their businesses, but each other as well. Establishing meaningful relationships and collaborating with each other, with customers, and with our distributors, empowers our employees to achieve success. The passion our employees have to make a difference and enhance the quality of the lives of those around them is what makes our people unique. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category