Freight Manager (LGM)

Legends Global Job Opportunity

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide framework for DC in and outbound teams to ensure the outbound DC's understand and follow process and options for E-Comms and LTL Freight.
• Ensure ALL US business follows framework ensuring rate shopped pricing for freight solutions.
• Manage any "cross-trade" shipments that are driven from event requirements.
• Ensure commercial documents for Exports are presented to elected Customs Broker accurate and complete.
• Support Business Reviews with freight suppliers.
• Regular Task List / Action Log reviews with Freight Suppliers.
• Monthly Freight cost analysis presented to senior team.
• Review and maintain the freight section of the Vendor Compliance manual.
• Collaborate with Spain based International Logistics team.
• Support Buying Team on HTS (Tariff) code allocation and duty rates.
• Support all business teams with awareness of available freight services and costs.
• Build relationships with Freight providers.
• Build relationships, negotiate contracts, and control logistic service partners.
• Use appropriate and effective communication methods to Senior Management.
• Manage appropriate service levels from all providers.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years logistics and warehouse experience within the sporting, FMCG or fashion industry goods.
• A minimum of three (3) experience with freight management.

Skills and Abilities:

• An understanding and experience of Import / Export Trade requirements.
• Highly analytical with excellent understanding and track record of delivering accurate and detailed profit and loss accounting.
• Highly organized and able to plan and prioritize clearly and quickly using data to deliver decisions and/or recommendations on key business KPI's.
• Exceptional computer skills across all software to deliver timely and clear accounting and financial presentations and reports.
• Strong influencing skills both with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Compensation:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions:

Location: On Site (Indianapolis, IN)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.