Specialist/Sr Specialist, Transportation

American Airlines • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the transportation, and logistics needs for American Airlines, ensuring cost-effective and professional handling of company materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience
• 3 years of experience in import/export logistics compliance and negotiations with third-party logistics providers, or equivalent shipping logistics experience.
• Strong knowledge of shipping regulations and contract negotiation strategies.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Sceptre.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Familiarity with invoice auditing processes and filing claims.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing and implementing policy and procedure documentation
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for after-hours and holiday support.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a passport
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all logistics activities, ensuring compliance with American Airlines transportation guidelines while fostering communication with stations, departments, carriers, and vendors.
• Support contract negotiations with freight carriers to secure favorable terms and conditions, enhancing service quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and assess vendor performance to ensure adherence to compliance standards and transportation guidelines.
• Report loss and damage claims and generate comprehensive reports on freight charges and services for various departments.
• Oversee budget expenses for Tech Ops departments, auditing invoices and evaluating carrier performance through scorecards.
• Conduct meetings with other departments to establish transportation guidelines for unique situations, ensuring seamless operations.
• Provide consulting and assistance to international stations, ensuring compliance with American Airlines and government regulations for shipping logistics.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• Virtual doctor visits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Programs: provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree