Sr. Transportation Specialist
About The Position
The Sr. Transportation Specialist is based in Troy, Ohio, and supports the Landing Systems business by ensuring efficient, accurate shipment processing, inventory management, and order fulfillment. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support daily operations and provide high-quality service. Responsibilities span domestic, international, and government shipments; government order processing; invoicing and freight charges; order status support; cycle counting; shipping schedules; export compliance; carrier coordination; and shipment documentation. The position is onsite. U.S. citizenship is required because access to certain necessary systems is restricted to U.S. citizens.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- Experience with planning business system operations, such as SAP, and query report writer tools.
- Certification in Lean Process (LP) and experience utilizing Lean manufacturing processes.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
- Familiarity with government order processing systems, such as Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
- Experience in export compliance and customs documentation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Responsibilities
- Prepare documentation to process domestic, international, and government shipments.
- Lead processing of government orders through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and ensure shipments meet required due dates.
- Generate invoices and bill back transportation freight charges when applicable.
- Provide Customer Service, Purchasing, Value Streams, and other departments with order status updates, shipping and tracking information, and other relevant data.
- Support the Cycle Counting Program by performing counts and investigating discrepancies as requested.
- Work daily reports, including Pack Not Routed, Picked Not Packed, Received Not Put Away, and Blocked Stock reports, to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinate daily shipping schedules to maximize on-time delivery.
- Resolve export shipment issues, including customs documentation, and ensure compliance with export requirements and procedures.
- Interact with carriers and internal customers to support smooth operations.
- Maintain records of pick lists, bills of lading, air bills, and proof of deliveries.
- Ensure special customer requirements for inspection, labeling, packaging, and documentation are completed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second opinion medical expert program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
