Transportation Specialist

• Coordinate and oversee daily transportation activities • Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers. • Ensure timely delivery performance and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). • Monitor shipment status, proactively resolving delays, disruptions, or service issues. • Act as the primary point of contact for transportation vendors and freight forwarders locally. • Evaluate vendor performance using KPIs such as on-time material readiness, cost, and service quality. • Conduct regular business reviews and implement corrective actions as needed. • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, trade requirements, and company policies. • Review shipping documentation for accuracy (e.g., bills of lading, customs paperwork, invoices). • Maintain audit-ready records for all transportation activities. • Identify inefficiencies in transportation processes and recommend improvements. • Analyze shipping data to drive cost savings, route optimization, and performance enhancements. • Lead or support projects related to network optimization, system improvements, and process standardization. • Monitor continuous improvement using metrics, root cause analysis, and best practices. • Monitor freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for transportation expenses. • Ensure cost-effective transportation solutions without compromising service quality. • Work closely with supply chain, vendors, procurement, and customer service teams. • Align transportation strategies with business needs and customer expectations. • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Required • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations. • Experience managing carriers, freight forwarders, or 3PL providers. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel. • 10% of domestic travel to visit local suppliers. Preferred • Experience with international shipping, Air ocean and LCL modes, customs processes, and trade compliance. • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.). • Familiarity with KPI development and performance reporting.

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