Contract Transportation & Logistics Specialist

Talentify; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a logistics professional for a contract-based role in Birmingham, AL. You will coordinate transportation activities, determine optimal transport modes, and monitor shipments while contributing to cost-saving initiatives and budget planning.

The role requires on-site work in Birmingham with responsibilities spanning route optimization, carrier liaison, and process improvement for NAFTA logistics networks.

Qualifications

• Coordinate logistics activities relating to transportation of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and standardize logistics activities related to transportation.
• Determine best transportation mode for each operation, plant, supplier and part.
• Develop/manage routes and consolidation points with suppliers and carriers.
• Prepare scope of work for bidding transportation and other services.
• Monitor shipments and adjust as production levels change.
• Provide and monitor budgets for transportation and logistics services.
• Plan and procure optimized freight solutions.
• Document and implement compliant procurement processes for NAFTA transportation network services.

Job description

Actalent is seeking a logistics professional for a contract-based role in Birmingham, AL. You will coordinate transportation activities, determine optimal transport modes, and monitor shipments while contributing to cost-saving initiatives and budget planning.

The role requires on-site work in Birmingham with responsibilities spanning route optimization, carrier liaison, and process improvement for NAFTA logistics networks.