Transportation Operations Specialist - Houston, TX

CMA CGM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Transportation Operations Specialist in Houston, TX to support supply chain operations and ensure accurate data handling for transportation activities. The role emphasizes customer service, timely communication, and collaboration across teams.

The position involves reviewing outbound loads, updating transportation data, and assisting with warehouse and driver coordination to maintain schedule adherence. A fast-paced environment and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, web-based and job-specific software applications.
• Ability to enter, review and verify documentation and information.
• Ability to prepare logs, reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers; communicate timely and assist with operations as necessary.
• Review outbound loads for accuracy of dates, times, locations, counts and related information; apply a basic understanding of transportation and service operations.
• Review the outbound board for any air shipments; flag time-sensitive freight and notify the appropriate co-workers so it ships on schedule.
• Enter and update operational and customer transportation data in software systems and applications, such as purchase orders, shipping and logistics times, rates, dates and details.
• Perform required data and unit-of-measure conversions accurately; use databases, logs and other sources to locate and verify information.
• Print labels, forms, billing, invoices and related documents to ensure timely processing; track orders and information through systems, vendors and related sources.
• Assist the warehouse with dock checks and with the status and location of freight.
• Assist drivers after hours with delivery attempts and contact phone numbers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and maintain a safe and effective work environment.
• Assist with identifying potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co-workers and assist with resolution.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Documentation verification

Logistics software basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Transportation Operations Specialist - Houston, TX

Job ID: 593833. Posting Start Date: 05/11/2026. Location: Houston - 15390 Vickery Drive, USA. Category: CEVA Logistics Ground and Rail Logistics. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full Time.

Hourly Pay Range - $20.63 - $25.79

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’s a journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for exceptional operational support in the supply chain environment? Are you passionate about data integrity and transportation operations? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to provide an essential role and contribute to delivering superior supply chain services.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times; work collaboratively, communicate in a timely manner and assist with operations as necessary.
• Review outbound loads for accuracy of dates, times, locations, counts and related information; apply a basic understanding of transportation and service operations.
• Review the outbound board for any air shipments; flag time-sensitive freight and notify the appropriate co-workers so it ships on schedule.
• Enter and update operational and customer transportation data in software systems and applications, such as purchase order, shipping and logistics times, rates, dates and details.
• Perform required data and unit-of-measure conversions accurately, and use databases, logs and other sources to locate and verify information.
• Print labels, forms, billing, invoices and related documents to ensure timely processing; track orders and information through systems, vendors and related sources.
• Assist the warehouse with dock checks and with the status and location of freight.
• Assist drivers after hours with delivery attempts and contact phone numbers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and maintain a safe and effective work environment.
• Assist with identifying potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co-workers and assist with resolution.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: High School graduate or GED. Two years of office experience in a logistics/transportation environment.
• Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Ability to enter, review and verify documentation and information. Ability to prepare logs, reports and documents.
• Characteristics: Knowledgeable of customer service principles and practices. Understanding of operational and support principles and practices in a related supply chain environments. Capable of operating in a fast pace environment and in both a team and individual contributor environment. Ability to communicate with co-workers to provide and receive direction.
• On the floor of the warehouse required for this role: 25%

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

• competitive Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• health insurance
• an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships
• a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
• pet insurance
• multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account)
• prescription
• dental
• vision coverage
• company paid life insurance
• accident insurance
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• employee assistance plan
• additional life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• buy-up short-term disability
• buy-up long-term disability
• critical illness
• identify theft & legal plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.

Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan. Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan. 401(k) with company match. Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement program.