Transportation Specialist/logistic - Norfolk, United States - Adientone

Adientone

Verified Company

Norfolk, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Transportation Specialist Under the guidance of the Logistics Manager, this position is responsible for a transactional part of the logistics cycle for all contracted and brokered loads: specifically (but not limited to) product shipments, exchanges, and release returns.

This position ensures the smooth transportation of Veolia equipment in which third-party logistics providers are responsible for the shipments.

Managing the individual bookings and shipments, communicating directly with our Logistics Department, handling contracts, metrics, load data, addressing invoice issues, and working as the liaison between the NAM Logistics Department and Global Sourcing are among the higher priority duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST:

Using SAP ERP and TMS, prepare and monitor load plans that direct the timely, efficient shipment, exchanges, and pickup/return of Veolia equipment
Engage in communications with all parties to relay messaging around delays or issues concerning shipments
Prepare and maintain monthly/quarterly reporting to calculate, track, and assess key transportation metrics to drive overall transportation improvement
Works with carriers and thirdparty logistics providers to ensure efficient and timely transportation with engagement of shippers to improve pickup and delivery performance
Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures for documenting department activities
Manage the Contract Hauler Tracker and the Contract Hauler Master Sheet that is used for monthly reports and to generate Contract Hauler Agreements for our thirdparty logistics providers
Send out Contract Hauler Agreements to our thirdparty logistics providers for each booked load
Develop a good rapport with our thirdparty logistics providers and carriers
Receive signed paperwork from loads that are completed by Contract Haulers (Bill of Ladings and Work Orders). Ensure these documents are uploaded properly into SAP
Work as liaison between NAM Logistics Department and Global Sourcing to seek out continuous process improvements, implement new contracted lanes, and take advantage of the global TMS (Uber Freight/Transplace) being used
Work with EnVista and our sourcing team to ensure that our thirdparty logistics providers have invoices accurately processed and paid in a timely manner
Manage operational moves (Veolia to Veolia) and project moves as needed
Keep track of insurance certificates and all other relevant documentation for our thirdparty logistics providers
Serve as an information resource for all areas of the business by providing project #s, delivery #s, costs, jobsite information, and other data related to transportation
Crosstrain with Logistics Admin to cover vacations/timeoff. These items will be more specific to Veolia company drivers and payroll
Any other duties, as required by the Logistics Manager

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in transportation related program preferred (High School Diploma or GED minimum requirement)
Minimum 5 years' experience in transportation related field (logistics, freight, load brokerage, driver management, fleet, etc.)
Preferred experience using load boards, load brokerage, working with 3rd party logistics providers
Ability to use business specific software programs (SAP, Movilizer, Transplace, Uber Freight, Tableau, etc.)
Demonstrated communication skills and customer service experience required
Ability to work well with an internal team (Logistics Department) and external group (brokers)
Strong interaction skills, able to quickly and simply articulate concepts