About this role
Mgr- Traffic
Job Description: This is an overview of what a typical day will involve as a Traffic Manager at BAE Systems Kingsport location. You will manage direct reports that are responsible for planning, scheduling, and routing internal material movements, inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight, using knowledge of postal regulations, tariffs, and company policy. Your team will schedule carriers, reconcile freight bills, prepare and negotiate claims, and select or recommend carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material. Conduct research on transportation methods, rates, and routes. Additionally, this role oversees material schedulers who will be responsible for internal material movement. The skills listed below are required to perform these job duties. • Must be adaptive to change in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. • Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving skills. • A highly detailed and motivated leader. • Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Word as well as other internal software programs. • Prepare and maintain yearly budget for assigned area. • Track employee performance through our PDR system and administer diciplinary action, as needed. • Perform weekly safety SLAM audits and enter into the database. • Administer annual Ethics training and track that iLearn is up to date for direct reports. • Approve time for direct reports per company policy. • Adjust schedules of direct reports to meet business needs. • Approve PTO requests as needed. • Candidate is required to maintain Ammo 62 Certification. • Maintain all procedures assigned to Traffic. This includes 5 year reviews and changes made through the MOC system. • Be a mentor/coach to new hires and current team members while leading by example. • Ensure that the Traffic team collaborates well with members of management, R&D, Sales and Marketing, Export, Planning/Scheduling, Manufacturing and Material Handling teams to meet customer delivery dates. • Manage all incoming and outgoing shipments according to internal and external policies and procedures. • Monitor freight charges, payments, invoices, quotes and orders to better assist in the approval process. • Investigate and act on cost saving initiatives related to transportation expenditures. • Participate in audits from various internal and external agencies as required. • Perform and manage monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the USG as required by PWS15. • Develop and maintain a great working relationship with external customers that involves transporting product to both domestic and international locations. • There could be a need to perform inspections of material prior to loading. These inspections could take place at various locations on site and will require use of PPE, specialized training along with other additional measures to protect from injury. • Although this is a salaried position, meeting deadlines could require work outside of the normal 80 hours per pay period. • Maintain staff headcount and act as the Hiring Manager when additional staff is required. • Other duties as determined by Department Manager and Director of Manufacturing.
Required Skills and Education: 6+ Years related work experience with Bachelor's Degree 8+ Years related work experience with Associate's Degree 10+ Years related work experience with High School Diploma Ammo 62 Certification
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education: 6+ Years with BS Ammo 62 Certification
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).