Transportation Specialist

SBT Global, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SBT Global, Inc. is seeking an experienced logistics professional to oversee warehouse and transportation operations. You will track freight from origin to destination, coordinate data across logistics functions, and maintain close communication with customers to ensure service satisfaction.

The role emphasizes cost control, carrier/vendor coordination, and continuous monitoring of performance with thorough problem-solving and timely reporting to management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operation or logistics related experience.
• Strong understanding of freight & logistics systems.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines in a multi-task production environment.
• Detail oriented with ability to research, analyze and develop solutions to complex processing and workflow issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel with v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate warehouse & transportation operation by tracking freight from origin to destination.
• Manage data across both warehouse & transportation business as needed by Management.
• Communicate closely with customers to ensure smooth operation without issues and service satisfaction.
• Proactively identify and assess a solution to cost incurrence such as demurrage, detention and work for smooth resolution to protect company and its customers.
• Monitor LSP performance continually and evaluate, with feedback provided on a routine basis.
• Communicate with carriers & associated vendors on a frequent and consistent basis.
• Process container returns, bobtail decisions related to overall logistics operation for proper handling of business.
• Other responsibilities as required by the Site Manager, Warehouse Manager & Transportation Manager.

Skills

Logistics operations

Freight & logistics systems

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High school GED

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot)

Job description

• Manage and coordinate warehouse & transportation operation by tracking freight from origin to destination
• Manage data across both warehouse & transportation business as needed by Management
• Communicate closely with customers to ensure smooth operation without issues and service satisfaction
• Proactively identify and assess a solution to cost incurrence such as demurrage, detention and work for smooth resolution to protect company and its customers
• Monitor LSP performance continually and evaluate, with feedback provided on a routine basis
• Communicate with carriers & associated vendors on a frequent and consistent basis
• Process container returns, bobtail decisions related to overall logistics operation for proper handling of business
• Other responsibilities as required by the Site Manager, Warehouse Manager & Transportation Manager

Qualifications

• 3+ years operation or logistics related relevant experience
• Strong understanding of freight & logistics systems
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High school GED required
• Ability to effectively work under the pressure of deadlines in a multi-task, production environment
• Detail oriented, with the ability to thoroughly research, analyze and develop solutions to complex processing and workflow issues
• Ability to quickly grasp situational issues and derive solution to problem
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel with v-lookups and pivot tables
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills including effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various levels of the organization

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.