FBAP Sr. Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: LA VERGNE, TN, USA  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The FBAP (Freight Bill Audit and Payment) Senior Manager is responsible for the development, deployment, training and operational management of the freight bill audit and payment process as well as all carrier compliance and claims activities covering $350M+ in annual expenses.  The FBAP Manager will continuously improve and standardize the freight payment process across all Yazaki North and Central American legal entities.

The FBAP Senior Manager is responsible for providing direction and leadership to ensure all invoices related to 17,000+ monthly shipments are processed and paid on time, including GL coding and validation.  Managing these efforts will require excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills working with carriers, third party payment vendors, accounts payable, indirect purchasing, transportation, and operations teams. Spanish language proficiency is required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

People:

• Interview and hire salaried associates (Supervisors/Specialists/Analysts). Facilitate the recruitment and assignment of all personnel required within the organizational structure.  Defines duties, responsibilities and scope of authority and accountability within FBAP team.
• Conduct performance reviews, corrective action, and goal setting for team of salaried employees.
• Provide career development, mentoring, and promotional opportunities to direct reports to create future leaders.
• Provide leadership to team members in identifying risks early and guide them in developing appropriate mitigation plans as well as escalation points.
• Utilize leadership skills to align, develop and lead a diverse workforce to a common goal.
• Ensure team has a strong focus on details and is thoroughly trained in the problem resolution and escalation process.
• Intervene when necessary to negotiate and resolve issues quickly with strong customer focus to ensure no transportation service disruption or delays.

Operations:

• Lead the FBAP team in implementing, optimizing, and standardizing the FBAP processes and procedures, including approval process and systems.
• Streamline the FBAP process by leveraging systems and third-party payment vendors to automate manual tasks and enhance efficiency. 
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to improve controls and maintain strong relationships.
• Oversee 3-way matching process, third party payment vendor, and month end accrual process.
• Support FBAP team with carrier freight payment and aging concerns.
• Validate month end accrual process to ensure all supporting documentation and analysis is provided timely.
• Works with and monitors 3rd party freight payment company to address areas for improvement.
• Have a solid understanding of supply chain and transportation terms and of the interaction between internal and external partners.
• Work cross-functionally with international teams to support operational objectives.
• Support the transportation team by providing freight payment KPI’s and spend reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disability to perform the essential functions)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.