Transportation Specialist

Trelleborg Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Group seeks a motivated Transportation Specialist to join their energetic supply chain team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This entry-level position offers valuable experience in logistics, supply chain management, and manufacturing, with opportunities to collaborate across multiple sites for enhanced visibility and impact. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, with a desire to learn and grow within the industry.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with learning opportunities in logistics.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and across teams.
• Flexible, proactive, with a focus on impacting customer service.

Responsibilities

• Freight quoting, booking, and tracking through vendors.
• Expediting shipments and managing international routing.
• Working with multiple teams to optimize shipment methods.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of relevant work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

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Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

This is an entry level position with great opportunity to learn all about logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor along with an energetic supply chain team. Works with all levels of the organization across multiple sites with high visibility.

Common Duties And Responsibilities

• Freight quoting, booking and tracking through contracted vendors
• Expediting shipments
• International shipment routing and required documents
• intermediate trade compliance knowledge
• Regular contact with carriers to resolve delayed or lost packages.
• Proactive monitoring of shipments as appropriate
• Gather documentation and File Claims with carriers for damaged or lost freight.
• Working with plants on best shipment method to arrive at best delivery and cost
• Ensure pricing and invoicing accuracy of freight vendors
• Knowledge to maintain international item data: HTS Codes, Country of Origin, etc.
• Coordinate interplant transportation, milk run, etc.
• Update systems (BPICS) with shipment information as necessary.
• Review carrier invoices for payment approval.
• Support transportation projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Prefer Associates degree or 2 years of relevant work experience
• Possesses the ability to operate successfully in a matrix environment and work effectively across multiple groups and levels as a team
• A flexible, dynamic, self-motivated and proactive individual; easily accepts constructive input from others who deals well with ambiguity
• Bias for action and urgency to drive tangible impact to support our customers
• Possesses integrity with the ability to deal openly and accept accountability to stakeholder
  
  

COMPETENCES

• Effective communication and strong organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Subject Matter Expert in the respective department
• Proficient in MS Applications, particularly Word & Excel.
• Ability to build effective relationships, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Positive work ethic and attitude.
• Strong focus on providing excellent customer service.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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