POSITION OVERVIEW:
The core of this position is to develop and execute a transportation strategy to ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively to support operations, customers, and company growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibility of this position is to execute and support Design Ready Controls'' transportation strategy, including transportation operations, international freight, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution. A summary of each responsibility is included, but not limited to, the below.
Transportation Operations:
- Obtain freight quotes and coordinate carrier selection within established guidelines, including expedite and specialty freight.
- Coordinate inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments to meet production, delivery, and cost goals.
- Arrange international shipments including documentation, customs requirements, and trade classifications.
- Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members on product compliance and documentation.
Fleet Management:
- Coordinate vehicle fleet management activities for Design Ready Controls and Design Ready Fabrication, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Issue Resolution & Service Performance:
- Monitor and resolve transportation issues, including late deliveries, damaged freight, claims, billing errors, reclassifications, and service failures.
- Track and report freight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, claims, and shipment volume.
Process Improvement & Standardization:
- Support transportation cost reporting.
- Communicate transportation issues and trends.
- Identify process improvements, new tools, technology, and automation.
- Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members in packaging design.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics or shipping
- Experience coordinating transportation- familiar with LTL, FTL, parcel and expedited freight
- Detail oriented
- Highly motivated and self-driven
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Collaborates effectively with others in a cross-functional team
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Willpower and ability to learn a new technology, through self-study and thoughtful questioning
- Proficient in Microsoft, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Annual Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 DOE
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, ADD, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, ESST.