Transportation Operations Specialist (Customer Onsite - Multiple locations)

Expeditors; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plan

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Weekday schedule

Onsite locations

Job summary

Expeditors in Ellenwood, GA is seeking a Transportation Specialist to execute standard operational workflows, coordinate with customers, 3PLs, carriers, and warehouses, and ensure KPI/OKR targets are met (e.g., OTIF). The role focuses on issue resolution and cost-effective transportation management.

You will analyze needs, arrange shipments considering cost and transit time, monitor performance, and collaborate across teams to optimize inbound and outbound movements while supporting domestic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and/or transportation.
• Solid experience with logistics software and systems, such as ERP systems, TMS, and WMS.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and issue-resolution skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard operational workflows to manage the flow of goods and materials by coordinating with customers, 3PLs, carriers, and warehouses to meet KPIs and OKRs (e.g., OTIF).
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve operational issues that may impact customer satisfaction, working on solutions to improve the overall customer experience.
• Arrange transportation for shipments, considering factors such as cost, transit time, and mode of transport, and handle standard escalations.
• Drive carrier and service provider performance for the Hub and Spoke locations.
• Responsible for the execution of transportation management for warehouse inbound and outbound activities, as well as warehouse and trailer capacity management.
• Support the collection and interpretation of data, providing data analytics to improve the transportation operational efficiency of their assigned locations.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties to resolve standard delivery issues and implement corrective actions for ongoing opportunities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal departments, external vendors, and customers regarding logistics-related inquiries and issue resolution.
• Act as a liaison between the warehouse vendor and carrier, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Support domestic and international shipments, ensuring partner carriers meet requirements for critical shipments.
• Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries, proactively resolving bottlenecks in the shipping and receiving processes.

Skills

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Data interpretation

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation Management Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

he Transportation Specialist is responsible for executing standard operational workflows and ensuring the smooth operation of our logistical activities. Moving beyond daily routine communications, this role focuses on issue resolution, operational execution, and driving carrier and service provider performance through collaboration. The Specialist ensures performance and lowest-cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods, and resolving operational bottlenecks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute standard operational workflows to manage the flow of goods and materials by coordinating with customers, 3PLs, carriers, and warehouses to meet KPIs and OKRs (e.g., OTIF).
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve operational issues that may impact customer satisfaction, working on solutions to improve the overall customer experience.
• Arrange transportation for shipments, considering factors such as cost, transit time, and mode of transport, and handle standard escalations.
• Drive carrier and service provider performance for the Hub and Spoke locations.
• Responsible for the execution of transportation management for warehouse inbound and outbound activities, as well as warehouse and trailer capacity management.
• Support the collection and interpretation of data, providing data analytics to improve the transportation operational efficiency of their assigned locations.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties to resolve standard delivery issues and implement corrective actions for ongoing opportunities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal departments, external vendors, and customers regarding logistics-related inquiries and issue resolution.
• Act as a liaison between the warehouse vendor and carrier, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Support domestic and international shipments, ensuring partner carriers meet requirements for critical shipments.
• Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries, proactively resolving bottlenecks in the shipping and receiving processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and/or transportation.
• Solid experience with logistics software and systems, such as ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and issue-resolution skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Expeditors offer excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Shift: Monday - Friday (08:00am - 05:00pm)
• Multiple Onsite locations available.