Traffic Specialist

Apex Systems; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

ESPP

Health benefits

Training & certification

Job summary

Everforth Apex, a world-class IT services company, provides logistical support to our client’s system-wide business units. The Traffic Specialist will manage transportation modes for materials and equipment, including urgent outages and storm restoration, while staying compliant with DOT CFR 49 regulations and hazmat rules.

The role requires on-call shifts and extensive knowledge of carriers, freight terms, and international shipments.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of logistics for routing materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of carriers, NMFC Classifications, and DOT CFR 49 standards.
• Knowledge of air freight, truck, hotshot, OS/OW regulations CFR 49.
• Knowledge of international freight and INCO TERMS.
• Carrier pricing negotiation and contractual agreements for freight savings.
• Knowledge of Power Delivery and Power Generation materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal customers with transportation needs.
• Resolve logistical issues and provide logistics solutions.
• Build strong relationships with carriers and internal customers.
• Maintain knowledge of DOT rules CFR 49 Standards.
• Ensure timely deliveries in routine and emergency situations.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy.
• Negotiate freight contracts.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Carrier knowledge

DOT CFR 49 regulations

Hazmat qualifications CFR 49

Air freight knowledge

INCO TERMS

Pricing negotiation

Power Delivery materials

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: This position provides logistical support to our client's system wide business units. The Traffic Specialist is required to make timely and critical business decisions regarding the best mode of transportation of materials and equipment in routine situations, during planned and forced outages & emergency storm restoration efforts. The job also requires extensive knowledge of carriers, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules & regulations and utility material and equipment. The successful candidate will be required to be on call and work in shifts to support outages & storm restoration efforts.

Job#: 3051422

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain is preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience in transportation services field
• Experience in all aspects of transportation including LTL, Truck Load, Parcel, Hotshot, Dedicated & Air.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer products.

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of logistics to efficiently and effectively route materials and equipment in routine & emergency situations.
• Knowledge of carriers, NMFC Classifications, DOT regulations, Class 1 – 9 Hazmat transport qualifications as it relates to CFR 49 Standards
• Knowledge of air freight, truck, hotshot, OS/OW regulations as it relates to CFR 49 Standards
• Knowledge of International freight shipment requirements and INCO TERMS
• Knowledge pricing negotiation and contractual agreements with carriers to maximize freight savings.
• Knowledge of Power Delivery and Power Generation materials & equipment.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist internal customers with transportation needs.
• Resolve logistical issues & provide logistics solutions.
• Build strong relationships with carriers, suppliers & internal customers.
• Maintain knowledge of DOT rules & regulations as it relates CFR 49 Standards
• Ensure timely deliveries of materials & equipment in both routine and emergency situations.
• Review freight invoices to insure accuracy.
• Negotiate freight contracts.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.