Logistics Transportation Specialist III
About The Position
The Logistics Transportation Specialist III is responsible for developing and managing transportation strategies to ensure cost-effective and efficient freight movement. This role involves overseeing daily shipment schedules, carrier performance, and compliance with company policies, as well as identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce costs. Key aspects include resolving escalated transportation issues, negotiating contracts and rates with carriers, and maintaining strong relationships with logistics providers. The specialist will also manage financial oversight, analyze transportation costs, track budget performance, and generate reports on transportation trends. Additionally, the position includes leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring a team of logistics specialists and coordinators, providing training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor The job description states
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Preferred (Korean and English)
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage transportation strategies to ensure cost-effective and efficient freight movement.
- Oversee daily shipment schedules, carrier performance, and compliance with company policies.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
- Resolve escalated transportation issues, including delays, damages, and claims.
- Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers to optimize freight spend.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Monitor and assess carrier performance, taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Analyze transportation costs, provide recommendations for cost savings, and track budget performance.
- Manage freight payment processes, ensuring accurate invoicing and billing reconciliation.
- Generate reports and provide insights on transportation trends, performance metrics, and operational improvements.
- Lead and mentor a team of logistics specialists and coordinators.
- Provide training and development to enhance team efficiency and performance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
