Specialist- Warehouse

EssilorLuxottica Group•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Domestic Transportation Specialist executes safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation of Ophthalmic Equipment across the U.S. network. This role ensures on-time delivery, manages daily operations (parcel, LTL, FTL), and collaborates with carriers and internal teams to maintain high-performing transportation processes. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. They offer industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products and iconic brands. Their unique business model and pursuit of operational excellence ensure consumers everywhere have access to products. They manage a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, balancing speed, efficiency, and proximity. In their dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, their people have the space to pioneer new solutions. They are a global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world, driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Requirements

2+ years of transportation or supply chain experience.
Strong understanding of domestic modes (Parcel, LTL, FTL).
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics.
Experience with medical devices or high-value/sensitive equipment shipments.
Experience using TMS (Infoship, Starship) and ERP (SAP/Microsoft Great Plains).
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with carrier claims and transportation compliance.

Responsibilities

Execute daily transportation planning and shipment creation for parcel, LTL, and FTL.
Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and special requirements for sensitive medical instruments.
Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delivery exceptions, delays, or damages.
Serve as first-line contact for carriers to resolve operational issues and monitor performance (OTD, compliance).
Track transportation KPIs (cost, claims, service levels) and update dashboards to identify improvements.
Ensure all inventory is accurately moved between system locations in Microsoft Great Plains, especially when dealing with In Transit Transfers and when resolving shipping exceptions or inversions.
Manage transportation claims, including shortages, damages, and inventory discrepancies.
Support transportation for Trade Shows, customer demos, and field service deployment.
Oversee unloading/loading activities at the Xdock center, ensuring inventory is never stalled at regional locations (where applicable).
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve delivery reliability.
Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Service, Supply Chain, IT) to enhance end-to-end performance.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Transportation Manager.