Traffic Specialist

AMADA AMERICA, INC.; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Traffic Specialist at AMADA AMERICA, INC. will develop, manage and maintain economical transportation for the company and its customers, including routing of inbound and outbound shipments.

You will coordinate with customers, carriers, warehouses, and other Amada departments to ensure on-time delivery, obtain freight quotes, track shipments, and manage tariffs and freight bills using Infor Syteline. Required 1–2 years in domestic logistics, familiarity with the sheet metal machine industry,

Qualifications

• Experience of 1–2 years in domestic logistics and shipping documents.
• Familiarity with sheet metal machine industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routing of shipments with customers, carriers, warehouses and related Amada departments.
• Request freight quotes and compare rates; maintain carrier list with good D&B ratings.
• Track shipments and provide status updates to customers and sales/Service teams.
• Maintain tariffs and current transportation requirements, ensuring economical service.
• Process Infor Syteline Traffic Releases and update shipping details in the system.
• Review freight bills for correct rates; support team members as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Highly organized

Office/Drive skills

Infor/Syteline experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive & Sheets

Infor Syteline

Job description

The Traffic Specialist will develop, manage and maintain economical and efficient transportation for the company and its customers, including the rating and routing of inbound and outbound shipments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates with customers, carriers, riggers, warehouses, custom brokers, and all related Amada depts. (Parts /Tooling/Service/Software, and even Manufacturing) for the routing of outgoing and incoming shipments for which the company assumes responsibility or which affects company costs or customer satisfaction.
• Requests freight quotes from preferred carriers and provide to sales engineers & their customers for rate comparison. Maintains a list of preferred or potential carriers that meet all our traffic requirements and have acceptable D&B ratings.
• Tracks machine shipments en route and sends updates to customers (& riggers), sales engineers/managers, and service by email and phone to confirm scheduled delivery
• Maintains tariffs and determines and keeps informed of current transportation requirements, restrictions, and rates to assure economical and efficient transportation service.
• Processes Infor Syteline Traffic Releases for shipment processing
• Updates and announces shipping details (Setup, Shipped, Delivered) in Infor Syteline
• Processes and reviews freight bills for correct rates
• Supports team members as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Filing of related traffic documents as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares special reports as needed.
• Perform physical inventory at various showrooms or warehouse locations as needed.
• Assists in miscellaneous duties within the company.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Department Manager

SUBORDINATE STAFF:

• None

KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience of at least 1-2 years in domestic logistics and shipping documents
• Familiarity with sheet metal machine industry

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and auditory)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Highly organized.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Drive & Sheets
• Infor/ Syteline experience is a PLUS

TRAVEL:

• Very little travel. Travel may be required during physical inventory.

MENTAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to accept and follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

LIFTING: Average Weight: 15 pounds unassisted Frequency: Not often

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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