Transport Analyst

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To manage freight procurement activities to support Lear operations under his/her regional scope, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions. This role involves planning, vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION

• Prepare and execute RFQ’s to fulfil the transportation needs under his/her regional scope.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Collaborates with management to align transport sourcing proposals with carrier strategy goals.
• Oversee and assesses overall carrier performance.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain Design team.
• Lead LOP calls with Lear operations under his/her scope and drives route implementation process.
• Maintain rates and contracts in systems and internal records following internal compliance rules.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute RFQ’s, and makes sourcing proposals ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability
• Participate in the regular sourcing committees
• Send route awards to carriers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Contribute to Carrier Strategy goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Negotiate with carriers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor and analyze carrier performance metrics
• Source transportation needs, securing the best options within the approved carrier pool.
• Provides valuable feedback for conducting Carrier performance reviews and support onboarding new ones.
• Collaborate with plants and central teams to optimize supply strategies.
• Act as the escalation point for operational issues at the plants.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities as part of daily activities.
• Maintain close communication with plants, peers, and divisional logistics management.
• Propose new ideas and concepts to optimize material flow and organize transportation needs to be more cost-effective and efficient.
• Maintain rates and contracts in systems and internal records following internal compliance rules.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in Engineering, Supply chain, Business Administration, or related field (Major in logistics preferred).
• Fluent in English. Spanish and any other language would be positively valued.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing procurement and logistics operations
• 3 years’ work experience in a Logistics, control tower environment or working for a forwarder.
• Experience managing road, air, ocean, and rail shipments
• Experience using transport management systems (TMS)
• Ms Office (Excel & Outlook)

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in addressing potential issues before they escalate.
• Collaborative, working well with peers, service providers, suppliers, and customers to achieve common goals.
• Confident and self-assured, adaptable to a demanding and varied environment.
• Effective time management, prioritizing multiple goals.
• Good negotiating skills and strong analytical capacity.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Flexible and compliant with changing business demands.

We offer you:

• A dynamic and friendly work environment where your contributions truly matter
• A competitive salary
• Sport Master membership to support your physical fitness, mental well‑being, and overall wellness
• Modern, comfortable office located in the city center
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth