Traffic Specialist

Thomson Reuters Foundation; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd/3rd shift differentials

Bonus plan

Flexible work policies

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Traffic Specialist to direct and coordinate the transport of finished goods to customers, warehouses, and storage facilities. You will work with transportation consultants to optimize methods, choose efficient routing, and ensure timely shipments.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years of related experience, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree and knowledge of Thomson Reuters' systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Keyboarding skills required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate traffic activities to ensure efficient transportation of finished goods.
• Collaborate with transportation consultants to improve methods and procedures.
• Determine efficient routing and modes of transportation for shipments.
• Stay informed about USPS, UPS, FedEx, and freight industry updates.
• Schedule shipments and notify departments or customers of arrival dates.
• Investigate damages, shortages, or overcharges in consignments or freight.
• Coordinate contract, ITP, and Creative Services bulk shipments as distribution contact.
• Study packaging, warehousing, and loading to evaluate procedures and standards.
• Support changes to improve control and efficiency in traffic management.
• Assist in budget data gathering for the department.

Skills

Keyboarding

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Product System

Order Processing

Lawyer's Product

Warehouse System

Transportation Systems

Job description

Traffic Specialist Job Description

The Traffic Specialist is responsible for directing and coordinating traffic activities for Thomson Reuters, ensuring efficient and economical transportation of finished goods to customers, warehouses, and storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with transportation consultants to continuously enhance Thomson Reuters' transportation methods and procedures.
• Determining the most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation for various shipment types, providing clarification as needed.
• Staying informed about changes in the transportation industry, including updates from USPS, UPS, FedEx, and the freight industry.
• Scheduling shipments and notifying relevant departments or customers of arrival dates, as necessary.
• Investigating causes of damage, shortages, or overcharges in consignments or freight.
• Supporting investigations into late deliveries and identifying overcharges associated with service failures.
• Coordinating contract, ITP, and Creative Services bulk shipments, serving as the primary Distribution point of contact.
• Conducting studies on packaging, warehousing, and loading commodities to evaluate existing procedures and standards.
• Supporting changes to improve control and efficiency in Thomson Reuters traffic management.
• Gathering data to assist in preparing the department budget.
• Representing Thomson Reuters in organizations such as the Postal Customer Council (PCC).
• Providing training on tracking availability to departments as requested.

Required Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Previous knowledge of Thomson Reuters' current systems, such as Product System, Order Processing, Lawyer's Product, Warehouse, and Transportation systems (preferred).
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What’s in it For You?

Compensation

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

Career Development and Growth

By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.

Industry Competitive Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Culture

Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.

Social Impact

Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Making a Real-World Impact

We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

Benefits

• In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match.
• In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws.
• Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Base Compensation Range

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $43,400 USD - $80,600 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them.

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