Transportation Management Specialist

Momentive; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Presencial; USD 80.500 - 117.700; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Momentive is seeking a Transportation Management Specialist to own day-to-day transportation activities and optimize routing in our on-site New York operations. The role focuses on using the Transportation Management System (TMS) to move freight efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time, working with operations, supply chain, and external carriers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain or transportation operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation operations or TMS management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily transportation operations using TMS for inbound and outbound shipments (regional).
• Monitor shipment status, resolve exceptions, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure shipment compliance with DOT and other applicable regulations.
• Identify and execute freight consolidation opportunities to optimize cost and service.
• Support freight bill audit and payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain carrier profiles, routing guides, and rate tables within TMS.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure carrier compliance and performance.
• Generate and analyze transportation KPI data and reports to drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support system enhancements and participate in TMS-related projects and testing.
• Ensure master data accuracy and integrity within the TMS platform.
• Provide training and support to internal users on TMS functionality.
• Support expedited shipments and other customer urgent tasks.

Conocimientos

Supply chain experience

Transportation operations

TMS management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

DOT compliance knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field

Herramientas

TMS

SAP

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Transportation Management Specialist

Summary

In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping the supply chain moving by owning day‑to‑day transportation activities through the Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure freight moves efficiently, cost effectively, and on time. You’ll partner closely with operations, supply chain, and external carriers to optimize routing, improve service levels, and drive continuous improvement. From identifying consolidation opportunities and supporting freight audit and payment processes to ensuring DOT compliance and contributing to carrier selection, your work will have a direct impact on logistics performance, cost control, and customer commitments. Please note this role requires on‑site presence five days a week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations using TMS for inbound and outbound shipments (regional).
• Monitor shipment status, resolve exceptions, and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Ensure shipment compliance with DOT and other applicable regulations.
• Identify and execute freight consolidation opportunities to optimize cost and service.
• Support freight bill audit and payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain carrier profiles, routing guides, and rate tables within TMS.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure carrier compliance and performance.
• Generate and analyze transportation KPI data and reports to drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support system enhancements and participate in TMS‑related projects and testing.
• Ensure master data accuracy and integrity within the TMS platform.
• Provide training and support to internal users on TMS functionality.
• Support expedited shipments and other customer urgent tasks.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain experience or a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation operations or TMS management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS or CSCMP certification.
• Experience in freight audit and payment systems.
• Knowledge of international shipping and customs processes.
• Experience with inventory systems such as SAP.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $80,500 – $117,700 (pay determined by factors such as education, experience, skill set, and geography).
• Incentive variable compensation opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short‑term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company‑funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays, with additional time off based on years of service.
• 401(k) savings plan with 5% employer match and additional contributions based on years of service.
• Student debt payoff program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company that develops solutions to propel customer products forward. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and believe a diverse workforce strengthens our business. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.