Job description

Job ID: 480595
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of construction materials, and construction/paving services in the United States. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the Preferred Materials Region has facilities throughout the State of Florida, as well as Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Companies within the Preferred Region are leading providers of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregate materials, hot mix and warm mix asphalt, as well as design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Preferred is committed to being a great place to work, and to attracting and retaining exceptional employees. We promote a strong safety culture, and have dedicated professionals who are focused on their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.
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_*POSITION OVERVIEW:_*
The purpose of this role is to optimize transportation processes within Conrad Yelvington Distributors (CYD) for rail, marine and truck transport. This role will implement and maintain technology (applications & programs) to track movement of cars, barges/ships, and trucks to maintain efficiency and increase turns. Automates systems to communicate car locations and ensure cars are moving as expected. Builds relationships within CYD, Preferred Materials Inc (PMI), AMAT South Division and with carriers to ensure material is moving as efficiently as possible to supply internal and external customers.
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_To be successful, the preferred candidate should be able to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment. Proven project, change, and process management experience will be critical for success._
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES:

• Implements and maintains traffic programs and traffic reports through various internal systems.

• Implements and reviews and maintains systems to track and manage railcars.

• Understand rail logistics and cost flow of rail service and business

• Establishes an effective acquaintance and personal relationship with individuals in key positions with truck and rail carriers in local, regional and national capacities.

• Assist Vice President Sales with negotiating rate and service matters with truck and rail carriers

• Creates and interprets demand planning schedules for scheduling of materials

• Maintains current information on all tariff interpretations and applications, government laws and regulations, industry developments, competitive pricing, and service information on carriers in the market.

• Works closely with sales and operations team on transportation matters related to securing adequate terminal inventories.

• Evaluates and reports critical KPIs and exception dashboards related to supply chain dynamics

• Internal Relationships – Build in-depth knowledge of CYD’s business and strategy with strong relationships across the PMI Region and AMAT South Division

• Production capabilities and schedules – Clearly understand the short and long term production capabilities and flexibility of the various plants (aggregate, asphalt and ready-mix), from blends to mix designs.

• Schedule – In conjunction with sales and operations teams, maintain short and long term schedules, for customers (internal and external), to feed Sales applications/programs

• Inventory – Monitor present and future inventories, critical products (both long and short), and coordinate requirements and changes with sales and operations

• Customer Relationships – Build and maintain strong relationship with key rail (internal & external) customers and maintain knowledge of customer preferences.

• Performance improvement – Assist VP Sales to identify and implement business changes to maximize profit, beginning with sourcing and scheduling of materials and continuing through product balance efforts and new account management decisions for smart growth.

• Communicate any proposed changes to schedule to VP Sales, operations, sales rep and material orders team

• Coordinate and review sourcing of asphalt, aggregates, aggregate blends, long products with sales, material orders and operations teams

• Hold logistics operations meetings and coordinate with sales meetings to ensure direction is understood and communicated back and forth between teams

• Identify and implement cost reduction, cash flow (TWC) and profit improvement proposals with sales and operations teams

• Review approved quotes to confirm, or possibly amend, sourcing and inventory selection

• Communicate any proposed changes to quotes to VP Sales and/or sales rep

• Secures the most advantageous methods for inter-divisional and inter-terminal transfer of products as needed.

• Collaborates with Rail Logistics, Rail shops, AP and AR departments on all rate matters, traffic programs and traffic reports.

• Files claims against rail carriers as necessary on all inbound and outbound shipments.

• Maintains and distributes rail car tracking reports. Monitors and expedites rail shipments. Arranges and monitors rail supply and truck equipment availability.

• Prepares reports, computer freight rate maintenance, weekly transportation reports, competitive rate sheets, and other special projects.

• Sourcing – Manage day to day sourcing of rail, plants and customers (internal and external) in conjunction with material orders team

• Review daily orders and schedules, pre and post-delivery to confirm, or possibly amend, sourcing and inventory selection

• Determines and maintains accurate rail rates as well as tariff files.

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_*ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES_*

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Able to influence in a positive way, all levels of the organization

• Ability to build relationships and deliver internal and external customer-centric solutions

• Excellent communications skills (interpersonal, presentation and written) with an ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders with tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy

• Results-oriented - able to multi-task and delivers results against multiple priorities - with outstanding attention to detail

• Must be able to convincingly promote ideas with confidence and enthusiasm

• Demonstrated sense of urgency

• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes within work structure, processes, job requirements or cultures

• Ability to anticipate and respond to customer requirements, expectations and needs

• Must be able to allocate / delegate decision making responsibility appropriately while conveying clear expectations

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_*BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES_*
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Resourcefulness:_ Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently._
Ensures Accountability:_ Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments._
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_*QUALIFICATIONS:_*
Education: Bachelor Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management a plus
Certification:_ ASCM Certification in Logistics (CLTD), Supply Chain (CSCP) a plus_
Preferred experience or field of study:_ Logistics/Supply Chain/Business_
Work Experience: 5-7 years__
Travel Requirements:_ Less than 10%_
Computer Skills:_ Technologically savvy, with a full understanding and fluency in relevant computer applications. *_Previous experience with TMS / Intellitrans a plus*

• The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*
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What CRH Offers You**

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Highly competitive base pay

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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*About CRH*
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Daytona Beach, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

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