Transportation Operations Specialist

Ellsworth Adhesives; Town of Germantown (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Ellsworth Adhesives seeks a Transportation Operations Specialist to support transportation and distribution operations in Germantown, WI, in an on-site/hybrid role. The position involves coordinating quotes, carriers, and shipments with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in logistics, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse software. A comprehensive benefits package and bonus plan are included.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of related industrial experience and/or training.
• Post high school education in a related field such as Supply Chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse software.
• Strong customer service skills; detail-oriented; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to obtain quotes for domestic and international transportation.
• Freight forwarder communication.
• Book transportation using Third-Party Transportation Management System.
• Exception shipment management.
• Support transportation functions for the organization.
• Assist with transportation coordination requests.
• Files and pursues damage claims with carriers and insurance companies.
• Coordinates LTL shipments.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-direction

Sense of urgency

Operational savings

Process improvement

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Post high school education in related field (e.g., Supply Chain)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse software

Job description

Job Description:

What does the cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives provides the materials used in each of those products.

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Transportation Operations Specialist opportunity. This role reports into our Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division located in Germantown, WI and is an on-site/hybrid role.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and to find out more about the industries we serve, and to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

This role provides transportation and distribution operations related support for Ellsworth Specialty Chemical Distribution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to obtain quotes for domestic and international transportation
• Freight forwarder communication.
• Book transportation using Third-Party Transportation Management System.
• Exception shipment management.
• Supporting transportation functions for the organization
• Assists with transportation coordination requests.
• Files and pursues damage claims with carriers and insurance companies
• Coordinates LTL shipments.

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! for a summary of Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related industrial experience and/or training
• Post high school education in a related field of study, such as Supply Chain
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Warehouse software
• Strong customer service skills
• Thorough and attentive to details
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record of self-direction
• Demonstrates sense of urgency
• Ability to achieve operational savings
• Ability to assess processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

#SCD #Logisitcs #SupplyChain #Distribution