Transportation Strategy & Optimization Specialist

Adah International part of pmX Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adah International is seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist to support planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation and logistics across manufacturing operations. You will improve freight efficiency, manage carrier relationships, and monitor logistics costs and performance to deliver cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with procurement, suppliers, and operations, focusing on optimizing routes, tender support, and data-driven reporting while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Experience participating in supply chain or logistics improvement projects with demonstrated positive results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation planning activities and analyze freight requirements.
• Support carrier selection and tender processes; monitor transportation budgets.
• Analyze transportation costs and performance data to identify improvements.
• Prepare management reports and transportation analyses; track project status.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and documentation accuracy across logistics activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, procurement, and operations teams to optimize routes and consolidations.

Skills

Transportation planning

Freight routing

Carrier coordination

Cost analysis

Logistics data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Adah International is seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist to support planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation and logistics across manufacturing operations. You will improve freight efficiency, manage carrier relationships, and monitor logistics costs and performance to deliver cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with procurement, suppliers, and operations, focusing on optimizing routes, tender support, and data-driven reporting while