Transportation Associate

Sea-Wire-and-Cabl; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability

Wellness program discounts

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

401K with employer match

7 Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral incentives

Monthly employee and family events

Job summary

SEA Wire and Cable is seeking a Transportation Associate to coordinate outbound shipments, negotiate with carriers, and audit logistics activities. The role requires collaboration across Sales, Order Management, and Suppliers to ensure timely, accurate shipments.

The position also involves monitoring inbound shipments, maintaining data integrity between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP), managing carrier relationships, and driving process improvements for local and international shipping operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation management, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound trucks and small package shipments for timeliness.
• Confirm freight methods with Sales and Order Management.
• Monitor inbound SEA shipments via [e-mail] email.
• Ensure data accuracy between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP).
• Audit freight invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• File and track shipment claims and research packaging.
• Manage carrier relationships and negotiate rates.
• Oversee export control and employee training.
• Report generation and cross-team communication.
• Implement shipping process improvements for local shipments.
• Ensure packaging standards across commodities.
• Enter freight shipments into Piyovi and customer systems.
• Coordinate with Sales and Freight Forwarders.
• Prepare international documents (SLI/SEDs).
• Oversee transition of collect customers to PPA.
• Lead automation and proactive shipping strategies.

Skills

Excellent collaboration

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation management / logistics

Job description

Job Summary

The Transportation Associate aids in the coordinating and scheduling of safe transportation of our products, regularly negotiating with, and auditing carriers, and communicating with suppliers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordination with Outbound Trucks and Small Package teams to ensure timely, accurate shipment
• Freight method confirmation with Sales and Order Management (including revenue driving PPA opportunities)
• Monitoring SEA inbound shipments through the [e-mail] email
• Making sure Data between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP) is accurate
• Freight invoice auditing, discrepancy resolutions, and payment approvals
• Filing and tracking shipment claims, including video and packaging research
• Managing carrier relationships and rate negotiations
• Export control and employee training
• Cross-team communication and report generation
• Implementation of shipping process improvements /Local shipments
• Packaging standards across shipping commodities and cost savings
• Freight shipment entry into Piyovi and customer systems
• Communication with Sales and Freight Forwarders
• Preparation of international documents (SLI/SEDs)
• Packaging and damage prevention standards
• Transitioning current collect customers to PPA (Prepay and Add)
• Ongoing projects with automation and proactive shipping strategies

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation management, logistics, project management, or similar preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal collaboration skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to effectively interact with a variety of personnel at all organizational levels

Physical Requirements

• Ability to squat, bend, and lift. Can lift 5-15 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary

Benefits

All Full-Time SEA employees are eligible for the following company benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurances
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life
• Wellness Program Discounts
• Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• 401K with up to 6% employer contribution match
• 7 Paid Annual Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (3 weeks accrued within first year)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Monthly employee and family events

Company Overview

SEA Wire and Cable is a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals. We seek qualified individuals who possess the drive and vision required to be part of a success-oriented team.

SEA is a leading logistical supplier to the Military and Commercial Aerospace market. Founded in 1970 as a manufacturer’s rep, SEA began to expand its focus into the stock and distribution of military wire and cable in the 1980s. Since then, the company has continued to horizontally grow their product offering and improve their systems to provide customers with the high level of service they have come to expect from SEA for over 50 years.

SEA continues to operate as a family environment with a dedication to quality work.

It is the policy of SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO), in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.