Job description

Rubicon VLS is among the largest providers of end-to-end automotive logistics in North America. Using industry-leading web native logistics tools from parent company ICL, Rubicon manages the transportation of finished vehicles on rail, truck and vessel. Rubicon has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Finished Vehicle Operations Manager will be responsible for the movement of finished vehicles through the customer's finished vehicle distribution network. This position works closely with the transportation service providers to expedite the movement of finished vehicles within the customer's network in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Operations Manager will also be the key initiator of continuous improvement, working with customer and service provider counterparts within the Rubicon process to identify systemic problems and explore potential resolution. The Operations Manager may identify data quality problems through their daily work, which they should identify and bring to the attention of the Rubicon Network Management team for follow up/resolution.

The essential duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Geographic scope includes vehicles in/out of the following facilities and any upfit, repair or storage yards that are opened to support shipping in/out of the following facilities: Eastern US and Canada Destination Ramps
• Advise providers of the production forecast/pipeline status to ensure they have capacity to handle volumes, particularly where volumes are heavier than usual. Request supplemental assistance or short ship rates as required to prevent aging beyond standard or excessive inventory above allocation/facility capacity.
• Monitor KPls and be prepared for daily operations calls with customer to identify and discuss key issues. Propose solutions. Develop regular, proactive communication to Stellantis with status updates on systemic problems until resolved.
• Organize/manage performance and process review meetings with providers as needed, using data and tools from the ICL VLMS system
• Complete inventory reconciliations at every yard a minimum of once/month. Identify and resolve discrepancies/issues with providers. Where systemic problems are detected, escalate to Rubicon Network Management team to resolve with the provider's IT team. Correct/update VIN records with exceptions using admin apps where possible, and where not possible, advise Rubicon Network Management team.
• Site Visits – as needed travel to customer sites in order to establish/maintain productive working relationships with service providers as well as to audit processes and to address systemic issues
• Maintain and keep your job aid/contact lists current on Confluence. Update at least quarterly, or whenever key contacts change.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Group Operations Manager

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on supply chain/logistics and 3-5 years or relevant work experience in automotive logistics
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel required)
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service
• Travel required to customer facilities as needed
• Root cause analysis
• Experience with Tableau, or similar data visualization an asset
• Prior utilization of Business Intelligence tools.
• Strong time management skills and ability to properly prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proven experience with issue escalation.
• Excellent independent judgement and decision-making skills.

Education

• Bachelors degree, preferably in supply chain management or logistics

Experience

• Three to five years in outbound logistics or related positions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Remote

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