Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. Position: IT Category Manager Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Analyze IT and Technology market dynamics and company needs
- Supplier discovery and vetting
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT and Technology landscape that includes vendor capabilities, services, assets, pricing structures, and other key characteristics needed for solution design or commercial discussions
- Develop and execute sourcing strategy for individual initiatives
- Develop and manage an IT and Technology spend cube with pertinent details on Company’s spend and savings opportunities by market and vendor
- RFQ, select, negotiate, and contract with IT and Technology suppliers
- Manage IT and Technology supplier performance and relationships, including score carding and QBRs
- Liaison with stakeholders across Omni Logistics enterprise
- Act as point of contact (POC) in a large station-based business environment
- Follow up with key stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are carried out effectively
- Project management and reporting
- Create and establish new processes to support business
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work history
- At least three (3) years related experience
- Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain industries preferred
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary.
- Two weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays.
- Company provided life insurance.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance options.
- Commuter benefit plan.
- Optional supplemental life insurance.
- 401(k)
- Wellness program.
- A great place to work with a terrific culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Coppell, TX 75019 (Required)
Work Location: In person