Supply Chain Manager 2, Transportation

Company: HNI Corporation
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

HNI Corporation is a global family of industry-leading brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where people live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on providing our members with promising career opportunities, excellent benefits, and a work environment where we all strive to make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. -What we need:We are looking for an innovative and results driven Supply Chain Manager of Transportation to join our Workplace Furnishings team in Muscatine, Iowa! - This position will manage strategic partnerships and transportation initiatives to increase scale, drive network optimization, and deliver exceptional customer experience within HNI's supply chain. - - To be successful in this role you must possess an ability to build relationships, influence key internal and external stakeholders, and have a proven track record of leadership. - What you will do:

• Execute a logistic supply chain that is integrated and synchronized with the needs of the organization.
• Drive to optimize the entire network including demand information from order to invoice, and material flow from supplier to regional distribution centers or manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers to drive improvement in cost and lead time.
• Manage processes which include concentrated areas of carrier capacity, lead-time, inventory management and cost.
• Select carriers and logistics providers to ensure fast, secure, and cost-effective delivery. What you have:
  • Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Transportation/Logistics, or relevant field.
  • 5+ years of experience specific to logistics in freight and transportation management
  • Experience with both project management and network design.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, with a high level of proficiency in data-driven decision-making.What you're good at:
    • Working on cross functional teams while demonstrating strong dedication and a high level of flexibility.
    • Continuous Improvement leadership, capable of identifying and monitoring key performance indicators, drive performance improvement, and own relationships with our carriers.
    • Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
    • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including ability to influence others and build rapport across members and stakeholders.
    • Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with shifting priorities and deadlines. HNI Corporation -(NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. - The -workplace furnishings segment -is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. - The -residential building products segment -is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020 and 2021 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. -How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. - Check out our 2020 CSR Report here: -Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. - We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. -Take a look at our DEI goals here: -We offer Benefits on Day 1!Daily Pay - we offer a voluntary benefit to gain immediate access to a percentage of your next paycheck without having to wait until pay day!To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit We also invite you to visit us at - -to learn more!

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