Category Manager - Logistics

Hydro  Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Location: Rosemont, IL

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary: 

The Category Manager – Logistics is responsible for managing the procurement activities with logistics service providers and transport of goods

The Category Manager – Logistics is a key member of the central Hydro Extrusions Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report directly to the VP Procurement Hydro Extrusions and will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. logistics operations, supply chain, finance, sales, etc.) and the different Business Unit and Plant Procurement teams.

This is a global role for the Logistics category in Hydro Extrusions, working across Business Units (Extrusion Europe, Extrusion North America, Precision Tubing and Hydro Building Systems) with initial focus on North America. Therefore, the individual will also work closely with Sr. Manager Business Systems & ERP and the position will be preferably based in Chicago.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Preferred focus in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, or related field
• Experience with Logistics category, preferably across multiple modes of transportation (flatbed truck, rail, and ocean freight)
• Experience leading and participating within project teams to achieve defined outcomes
• Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools
• Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets
• Experience with business operating systems, i.e.: Oracle, SAP, preferred
• Experience working within a project management environment 
• CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M. certification(s) preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30% as required

Job Responsibilities:

Category strategy development and implementation

• Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base, utilizing supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and sound procurement strategies
• Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management for logistics category across all Hydro Extrusion in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. procurement, logistics operations, supply chain, finance, sales and other senior leadership) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans, while ensuring vendors meet all requirements for capacity, continuity of supply, service levels, and Health, Safety & Environmental considerations
• Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed

Manage supplier relationships

• Lead complex and large-scale sourcing events, conduct fact-based negotiations (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers with whom Hydro Extrusion can build long-term relationships
• Establish multi-year contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal agreement terms
• Manage along with Sr. Manager Logistics, ENA major supplier relationships on an ongoing basis, measure and track supplier performance through KPIs and business review meetings, and work collaboratively to achieve value and continuous improvement

Identify opportunities to reduce TCO

• Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders e.g. logistics operations, supply chain, etc.
• Identify, develop and lead specification, demand and process improvement initiatives for the logistics category, including conducting lane optimization analysis to maximize efficiencies and costs
• Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

 Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.  Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.   

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