Global Transportation Sourcing Lead - Air

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The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success.  It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation.  GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Role Purpose:

The Global Transportation Sourcing Lead - Air manages the global air transportation spend for Corning. This role owns transportation sourcing and negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management, spend analytics, and supplier performance. In addition, this role ensures supplier compliance of key corporate initiatives including sustainability, risk management, and the supplier diversity program.

Responsibilites: 

Strategic Sourcing:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for global air networks
• Meet business needs as measured in cost, quality and service
• Lead bid negotiation with suppliers
• Lead tender by leveraging Corning’s eSourcing platform
• Ensure rate card compliance of shipments
• Ensure rate card completeness and validity of data
• Own global air category managemen
• Benchmark Corning rates with market intelligence
• Track actual savings of bid results
• Develop and optimize supplier base

Contract Management:

• Negotiate and execute global transportation contracts with strategic forwarders
• Oversee and complete timely renewals of NDAs

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop programs for ongoing supplier performance measurement
• Manage escalations of supplier performance issues
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual business reviews with key suppliers

Corporate key initiatives

• Develop supplier improvement program for underperforming carriers
• Drive sustainability program to achieve carbon footprint reduction
• Support requirements of key logistics initiatives including Freight Bill Audit and Payment, and shipment visibility
• Enforce billing and payment process improvements with suppliers

• Develop and lead cross-functional teams to deliver savings, service improvements and process efficiencies
• Contribute as a key member in Global Logistics strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations
• Perform additional responsibilities as required within the organization

Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in business, logistics sourcing, or supply chain management. MBA is an advantage.
• Proven record of minimum 5 years experience in logistics sourcing, operations execution, supplier management, and project management.
• High integrity in working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
• Leadership and innovative skills with global strategic mindset
• Collaborative skills with global stakeholders and across functions
• Relevant experience in transportation management system, freight bill audit solutions
• Customs and trade compliance knowledge are preferred.
• Project management experience, Green or black belt is preferred
• Result-oriented, analytical and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills

Work Interfaces:

Internal:    

• Global Logistics & Trade Compliance teams
• Business Unit Commercial & Supply Chain Logistics
• Corporate Tax, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Government affair  

External:

• Freight Forwarders
• Carriers
• Customs brokers
• Consulting firms
• Freight Bill Audit and Payment Solution provider