Transportation Specialist - Norfolk, United States - systems ally

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Norfolk, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

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

Job Type:
Contract


Pay:
$ $41.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Norfolk, VA required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Norfolk, VA 23502: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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