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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 and Parcel manages the global air and parcel 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.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for global air and parcel 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 and parcel 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
Corning is a leading innovator in materials science. For more than 165 years, Corning has combined its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics with deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. We succeed through sustained investment in research and development, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries.
Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries.
Corning’s businesses and markets are constantly evolving. Today, Corning’s products enable diverse industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, transportation, and life sciences. They include:
Damage-resistant cover glass for smartphones and tablets
Precision glass for advanced displays
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for high-speed communications networks
Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery and manufacturing
Emissions-control products for cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles
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