Expeditors

Transport Specialist

Addison, us Full-time On-site
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Job Description

Summary: The Transportation Operations Coordinator is responsible for  ensuring the smooth operation of our logistical activities by driving carrier and service provider performance through collaboration and coordination of processes, carriers, and facilities. Ensures performance and lowest cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods and auditing carrier costs and performances.   Shift will be Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Key Responsibilities: Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals Identify and address issues that may impact customer satisfaction and work on solutions to improve the overall customer experience Manage the flow of goods and materials by coordinating with customers, 3pls, carriers, warehouses,  and other stakeholders to streamline the supply chain process to meet KPIs and OKRs as agreed to with the client, i.e OTIF Arrange transportation for shipments, considering factors such as cost, transit time, and mode of transport. Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and haulage companies to schedule pickups and deliveries as and when required Drive carrier and service provider performance for the Hub and Spoke locations Responsible for transportation management of warehouse inbound and outbound activities, warehouse and trailer capacity management Support the collection and interpretation of data, provides data analytics to improve the transportation operational efficiency of their assigned warehouse location Coordinate and collaborate  with multiple parties including customer stakeholders, warehouses, carriers, service providers onsite team members to resolve any issues that may arise Serve as the main point of contact for internal departments, external vendors, and customers regarding logistics-related inquiries. Communicate shipment status updates and address any issues or concerns promptly Acts as a liaison between Google’s warehouse vendor and carrier Support domestic and international shipments as well as ensuring Google’s partner carriers are aware of requirements for warehouse operations and any critical shipments needing attention Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries ensuring it reaches destination as requested Proactively approach and resolve bottlenecks in the shipping and receiving processes Develop and monitor carrier KPIs and metrics for transportation analysis Identify and suggest corrective actions for ongoing delivery issues/opportunities and SOPs  

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What does the Transport Specialist role at Expeditors involve?

The Transport Specialist position at Expeditors in Addison, us is a full-time role. Summary: The Transportation Operations Coordinator is responsible for&xa0; ensuring the smooth operation of our logistical activities by driving carrier and service provider performance through collaboration and coordination of processes, carriers, and facilities. Ensures performance and lowest cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods and auditing carrier costs and performances. &xa0; Shift will be Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

What skills are required for Transport Specialist at Expeditors?

Please refer to the full job description for required skills and qualifications.

What is the salary for Transport Specialist at Expeditors?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Transport Specialist position at Expeditors remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in Addison, us.

How do I apply for Transport Specialist at Expeditors?

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About This Role

Transport Specialist at Expeditors is a full-time other position in Addison, us. Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience: 3+ years.

This role is classified as on-site and is suitable for mid level-level professionals. Ghost Score 5/100 (Fresh) indicates this listing is very likely active and recently refreshed.

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