Transportation Specialist

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Contract Period: 1yr.

Pay : $25.00

Grand Prairie TX 75050 - 100% Onsite

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate warehouse & transportation operation by tracking freight from origin to destination
• Manage data across both warehouse & transportation business as needed by Management
• Communicate closely with customers to ensure smooth operation without issues and service satisfaction
• Proactively identify and assess a solution to cost incurrence such as demurrage, detention and work for smooth resolution to protect SDS and its customers
• Monitor LSP performance continually and evaluate, with feedback provided on a routine basis
• Communicate with carriers & associated vendors on a frequent and consistent basis
• Process container returns, bobtail decisions related to overall logistics operation for proper handling of business
• Other responsibilities as required by the Site Manager, Warehouse Manager & Transportation Manager

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3+ years operation or logistics related relevant experience
• Strong understanding of freight & logistics systems
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, High school GED required
• Ability to effectively work under the pressure of deadlines in a multi-task, production environment
• Detail oriented, with the ability to thoroughly research, analyze and develop solutions to complex processing and workflow issues
• Ability to quickly grasp situational issues and derive solution to problem
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel with v-lookups and pivot tables
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills including effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various levels of the organization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.