Inbound & Outbound Transportation Manager
Description
The INNIO Advantage:
By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world's energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.
Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!
The Inbound & Outbound Transportation Manager will lead the implementation and operational management of the stand‑alone Control Tower solution for the Jenbacher New Unit business in the US. This role oversees end‑to‑end inbound and outbound material and product transportation flows, from supplier ready‑for-pickup to final delivery at global destinations. The position carries full budget responsibility and requires strong project leadership, logistics expertise, and carrier management capabilities.
What you’ll do:
Control Tower Implementation & Project Leadership
- Lead the implementation of the stand‑alone Control Tower solution for inbound and outbound logistics flows
- Analyze current-state processes and develop future-state models to optimize inbound, outbound logistics for New Units
- Conduct value assessments, evaluate business model options, and drive the process design and rollout.
- Depending on growth and volume build and lead a small team of Transport/Logistics domain experts going forward
Inbound Transportation Management
- Manage all inbound transportation operations from supplier-ready-for-pickup to delivery at destination
- Oversee daily inbound transport operations to ensure cost-efficient, on-time performance
- Own and manage an annual inbound logistics budget
Outbound Transportation Management
- Oversee all outbound transportation into North America and inside North America
- Manage shipment planning, freight booking, and export documentation in collaboration with logistics partners and Master Planning team
- Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, customs requirements, and export control policies
- Monitor outbound service levels
- Optimize outbound transportation modes, routing, consolidation strategies, and cost structures
- Partner with internal teams to align shipping plans and priorities
Carrier Strategy & Procurement
- Develop RFQ (Request for Quotation) requirements and documentation for all modes in strong alignment with the in-direct Procurement Team (air, ocean, road, parcel, courier).
- Lead GSA RFQ negotiations and supplier selection across the global carrier portfolio in partnership with Procurement Team
- Make strategic decisions on carrier mix to achieve cost, service, and reliability targets across inbound and outbound networks.
Carrier & Vendor Performance Management
- Manage and develop carrier relationships with regular performance reviews and business cadence
- Oversee KPI management for both inbound and outbound transportation performance
- Identify underperformance trends and lead corrective action initiatives with carriers and control tower partners
Continuous Improvement & Optimization
- Analyze inbound and outbound logistics performance to identify cost savings, process efficiencies, and service improvements
- Drive digitalization, automation, and workflow enhancements within the Control Tower model
- Support cross-functional alignment with Procurement, Operations, Project Management and Planning & Logistics and Finance stakeholders
What you’ll have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in logistics project management, transportation operations, or control tower environments
- Strong analytical capabilities and proven ability to drive process optimization
- Experience in carrier negotiations and performance management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder leadership skills
What will help you stand out:
- Experience with CEVA Logistics or 4PL/Control Tower models
- Knowledge of global inbound and outbound transportation networks
- Familiarity with export processes, customs requirements, and trade compliance
- Strong skills in KPI design, reporting, and logistics analytics
Work Environment
- Dynamic global supply chain environment requiring collaboration with suppliers, carriers, control tower teams, and internal cross-functional partners
- May require occasional travel to suppliers, logistics hubs, or 4PL operations sites and the sister plant in Jenbach
Additional Details:
- Location: Waukesha, WI
- Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
- Travel: May require occasional travel to suppliers, logistics hubs, or 4PL operations sites and the sister plant in Jenbach
- Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.
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