International Transportation Specialist

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking an International Transportation Specialist to monitor and execute cost-effective and timely movement of goods across our Logistics network, including import and export shipments. You will maintain accurate freight information and update internal systems to reflect current contracts and amendments.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with transportation laws, assisting with contract negotiations, selecting and evaluating carriers, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field is required.
• 3 years in a business/office environment with experience in logistics is desirable.
• Strong understanding of international environment and transportation/logistics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Effective time management and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with transportation laws and regulations; resolve issues.
• Assist with contract negotiations; manage contract amendments and update systems.
• Assign carriers based on contracts, volume, and demand; monitor performance and costs.
• Review requirements to reduce costs while meeting contractual commitments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Transportation logistics

International environment

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries

Arcadia, Wisconsin, United States (On-site)

Build Your Career with Ashley!

International Transportation Specialist

The International Transportation Specialist will monitor and execute the cost effective and timely movement of goods through the Logistics network. This includes Import and Export shipments. This position is responsible for updating systems and maintaining accurate freight information.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitors company and carrier compliance with all transportation laws and regulations; investigates and resolves any non-compliance issues.
• Prepare for and assist with contract negotiations; receive, proof and process contract amendments from ocean carriers and retain contract information with corporate filing and within the department. Ensure internal systems are updated with most recent contract and/or amendment information.
• Assign carriers to vendors based on negotiated contracts as well as volume and demand. Analyze carrier performance according to ocean freight carrier contract information and ensure we are meeting contract requirements while maintaining competitive freight costs. Make recommendations for resolving space issues for vendor base
• Review transportation requirements and allocations and make recommendations to reduce overall costs while still meeting contractual commitment

What Do You Need?

• Associate degree in Business or related field
• 3 years in a business/office environment with experience in logistics
• Strong understanding of the international environment
• Advanced understanding of transportation and logistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

About

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.