Transportation Specialist

The Transportation Operations Specialist plays a vital role in managing and optimizing transportation and logistics processes within the company. This role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods, managing vendor relationships, and supporting continuous improvement in transportation efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses strong problem-solving skills, with a background in logistics or transportation management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Route Planning & Scheduling: Develop, implement, and optimize transportation schedules and routes to ensure on-time deliveries while minimizing costs.
• Vendor & Carrier Management: Communicate regularly with third-party carriers and logistics partners, negotiating rates, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key transportation metrics, including on-time delivery, cost per mile, and carrier performance.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure transportation operations comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT, environmental standards) and company policies. Maintain accurate records for shipping documentation, including bills of lading, tracking numbers, and customs paperwork.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve transportation issues such as delivery delays, damaged goods, or logistical challenges. Provide proactive solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Cost Control: Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs through route optimization, carrier negotiations, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the procurement, inventory, and customer service teams to coordinate transportation needs and ensure seamless operations across departments.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze transportation data to identify trends and recommend process improvements. Prepare regular reports on transportation performance for leadership.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and other tools to streamline operations, enhance visibility, and improve decision-making.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in transportation or logistics operations.
• Proficiency in transportation management software (TMS) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with route optimization software.
• Familiarity with freight auditing and billing processes.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-volume transportation environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Saint Louis, IL 62207 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24