Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Global Logistics: Responsible for global transportation logistics, import / export trade operations, and procurement of logistics services for the MSI Supply Chain and supporting functions.

Job Description

Global Logistics Consultant: Responsible for contract administration of Logistics services supporting transportation, brokerage, and logistics services. Annual spend under contract administration exceeds $100M with major services under contract including Freight Forwarding (Air, Ocean, Truck, Crossdock), Integrated Small Parcel Services, and Trucking Services (FTL, LTL, Dedicated Shuttle). Additional responsibilities include supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance to contracted terms.

In this role you will do the following:

• Manage Global Category processes for all modes of Transportation (Heavy Weight Air, Ocean, Trucking, and Parcel) and Logistics.

• Identify and deliver regional logistics sourcing across all business including acquisitions.

• Ensure communication and alignment of goals throughout the organization.

• Develop and deliver regional Strategic Roadmap of Logistics Sourcing in line with Global strategy to drive category Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), procurement excellence, and value

• Manage and report supplier performance scorecards quarterly

• Negotiate complex contracts and rates tariffs

• Engage with senior leadership teams supporting our key Transportation & Logistics Suppliers to strengthen our relationships

• Establish and lead processes to review pricing and ensure cost savings

• Drive management routines to monitor outcomes as per goals established

• Propose and drive corrective actions to keep metrics that matter on track

• Drive continuous improvement programs, develop and roll-out best practices

• Prepare and present procurement budgets

• Review variances to budget cost and saving plan.

• Lead and manage Quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and identify key savings opportunities

Candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area to be considered for this position.

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, Finance, Management, or Supply Chain Management

• 6 years of experience working in a Logistics Services, Commodity, or Purchasing environment required.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].