Transportation & TMS Optimization Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 80,500 - 117,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Momentive is seeking a Transportation Management Specialist to own day-to-day transportation activities and optimize routing in our on-site New York operations. The role focuses on using the Transportation Management System (TMS) to move freight efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time, working with operations, supply chain, and external carriers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain or transportation operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation operations or TMS management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations using TMS for inbound and outbound shipments (regional).
• Monitor shipment status, resolve exceptions, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure shipment compliance with DOT and other applicable regulations.
• Identify and execute freight consolidation opportunities to optimize cost and service.
• Support freight bill audit and payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain carrier profiles, routing guides, and rate tables within TMS.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure carrier compliance and performance.
• Generate and analyze transportation KPI data and reports to drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support system enhancements and participate in TMS-related projects and testing.
• Ensure master data accuracy and integrity within the TMS platform.
• Provide training and support to internal users on TMS functionality.
• Support expedited shipments and other customer urgent tasks.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Transportation operations

TMS management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

DOT compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

TMS

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Momentive is seeking a Transportation Management Specialist to own day-to-day transportation activities and optimize routing in our on-site New York operations. The role focuses on using the Transportation Management System (TMS) to move freight efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time, working with operations, supply chain, and external carriers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain or transportation operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with