Finished Vehicle Operations Manager - Destinations

Finished Vehicle Operations Manager - Destinations

We are hiring at ICL Systems and Rubicon VLS for an experienced Finished Vehicle Operations Manager to join our growing team in the US!

Rubicon VLS is among the largest providers of end-to-end automotive logistics in North America. Using industry-leading web-based logistics tools from partner company ICL, Rubicon manages the transportation of finished vehicles on rail, truck, and vessel. Rubicon has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• Great company culture, collaborative team, and work-from-home option
• Incredible benefits package, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal and sick days

The Finished Vehicle Operations Manager will be responsible for the movement of finished vehicles through the Stellantis Finished Vehicle Network.  This position works closely with the transportation service providers to expedite the movement of finished vehicles within the Stellantis network in a timely and cost-effective manner.  The Operations Manager will also be the key initiator of continuous improvement, working with Stellantis and service provider counterparts within the Rubicon process to identify systemic problems and explore potential resolution.  The Operations Manager may identify data quality problems through their daily work, which they should identify and bring to the attention of the Rubicon Network Management team for follow-up/resolution.

Here is a little window into our company: ICL Systems and Rubicon VLS were acquired by Valsoft and now operate under the Aspire Software portfolio, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

The successful candidate will live anywhere on the East Coast, North East of the US or Michigan state, working in a remote work model with ad-hoc travel required to visit customer sites across the US!

What your day will look like:

• Geographic scope includes vehicles in/out of the following facilities and any upfit, repair or storage yards that are opened to support shipping in/out of the following facilities: Eastern U.S. Destination Ramps
• Advise providers of the production forecast/pipeline status to ensure they have capacity to handle volumes, particularly where volumes are heavier than usual. Request supplemental assistance or short ship rates as required to prevent aging beyond standard or excessive inventory above allocation/facility capacity
• Monitor KPls and be prepared for daily operations calls with Stellantis to identify and discuss key issues. Propose solutions. Develop regular, proactive communication to Stellantis with status updates on systemic problems until resolved
• Organize/manage performance and process review meetings with providers as needed, using data provided by the Network Management team
• Complete inventory reconciliations at every yard a minimum of once per month. Identity and resolve discrepancies and issues with providers
• Where systematic problems are detected, escalate to Rubicon Network Management team to resolve with the providers IT team. Ensure Correct/update VIN records with exceptions using admin apps where possible, and where not possible, advise Rubicon Network Management team
• Site Visits – as needed travel to Stellantis sites in order to establish/maintain productive working relationships with service providers as well as to audit processes and to address systemic issues
• Maintain and keep your job aid/contact lists current on Confluence. Update at least quarterly or whenever key contacts change
• Any other duties as assigned by the Group Operations Manager

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Supply Chain or Logistics or a similar discipline highly desirable
• 4+ years or relevant work experience in the automotive logistics sector is essential
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel required)
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service
• Travel required to Stellantis facilities as needed
• Root cause analysis
• Experience with Tableau, or similar data visualization an asset
• Prior utilization of Business Intelligence tools
• Strong time management skills and ability to properly prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Proven experience with issue escalation
• Excellent independent judgement and decision-making skills
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Legally authorized to work in the US

To learn more about ICL, please visit our website at www.iclsystems.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.