SPECIALIST TRANSPORTATION

VIVOS HOLDINGS•Overland, MO

About The Position

The Specialist Transportation will be a member of a team responsible for planning and executing shipments daily across all business platforms. The Specialist will collaborate with various departments and individuals in the organization providing logistical support. Specialist Transportation must have strong initiative; maintain good planning skills and the ability to anticipate problems while developing a plan of action with emphasis of on time delivery.

Requirements

Skills in SAP or similar ERP system
Efficient on navigation of internet and internet based software(s)
Demonstrated skills in use of Microsoft Office Software
Strong analytical skills and process focus with a bias towards results.
Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required
Able to facilitate advanced problem-solving
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less with the ability to judge distance and space relationships and bring objects into sharp focus.
Requires continuous visual and mental attention.
Predominately sedentary office position with high frequency of computer/keyboard work required (70%-80% of workday).
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to hear or talk.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.
The employee is predominately required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree preferred – not required
Preferred 3-5 years’ experience in transportation/distribution/carrier operations

Responsibilities

Daily load building and routing based on corporate routing guide.
Ensures least cost/best mode/best service carrier selections are made
Identifies and solves daily issues
Works with analyst to research and respond to transportation related inquiries including rate requests, order tracking/tracing and providing proof of delivery
Support the import/export of product to include commercial documentation generation
Recommend and drive process improvements in the routing, shipping and receiving process as it pertains to technology, reporting, etc.
Collaborate with DC, Customer Service, Receiving, Accounting and Planning on various needs, projects and tasks
Ability to tackle challenges with creativity
Ability to work in a self-directed team environment
Must demonstrate the ability to multitask, work with cross functional teams and have strong customer service skills
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Meet company established goals on Safety
Perform additional duties as assigned