Transportation Manager, France and Benelux in Altorf, France

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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About Antech:

Antech (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/) is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

The Transportation Regional supervises day-to-day activities in their region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle all transportation related work within assigned territory. To include, but are not limited to, overseeing the daily sample pickups for thousands of Antech customers. This is achieved through managing all routes with the use of employee drivers, 3PL drivers, and independent contractors through their assigned courier companies.

• Handle complaints from customers pertaining to transportation.

• Collaborate with Director of Transportation on projects and strategic initiatives

• Responsible for efficient operation and cost control, budget management

• Reporting of KPIs to management

• Maintain constant communication with all levels of management of the courier companies operating in their area.

• Personally oversee courier company changes within an assigned territory when necessary. To include the formulation of the bid packets, answering all questions related to the bid packets, obtaining bids from the courier companies and then forwarding that information with personal recommendations concerning the bids to upper management for a final decision.

• Evaluate and optimize routes to best serve Antech by reducing cost while giving our customers the best service possible

• Work with sales and operations to ensure needs are being satisfied

• Work with accounting on any billing issues from courier companies.

• Work with other RTMs on inter-regional transfers

• Coordinate shipping and delivery of work for pathologists as needed

• Coordinate shipping and delivery of emergency supplies for labs as needed

• Mapping, pricing and approving additions to existing routes.

• Audit routes using numerous methods, including but not limited to, physically visiting all areas, riding with drivers, spot checking drivers and insuring all Antech SOPs are being followed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiarity with logistics software

• 2-3 years’ experience dealing with B2B customers

• Logistics experience