Traffic Clerk

PTC ALLIANCE LLC•Alliance, OH

11d•$38,000 - $43,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Schedules inbound and outbound shipments selecting the most cost efficient carrier that meets customer requirements. Plans work to meet shipping forecast requirements. Is responsible for evaluating carrier’s performance and selecting carrier based on PTC’s service requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as email, established programs, etc.
Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel.

Responsibilities

Communicates with and coordinates support functions, as required, with carriers to schedule trucks to meet customer requirements in the most economical manner. Such scheduling shall include, but not limited to: scheduling all shipments based on best truckload rate/carrier performance; combining shipments with multiple customer orders in order to utilize truckload rates; and, schedule trucks in normal shipping hours to minimize the need for overtime.
Pre-schedules monthly shipping schedules for “key” customer accounts requiring interfacing with customer’s receiving department, establish monthly shipment schedule and forward schedule to Inside Sales.
Evaluates and develops new carriers based on rates and monitors service to meet customer requirements.
Delegated responsibility for administering the establishment and maintenance of contracts with carriers.
Verifies status of unfinished orders that can be combined with finished inventory to make truckload shipments.
Communicates and interfaces with transportation brokers to meet all requirements for export shipments.
Provides shipping unit with adequate lead-time to prepare orders for loading.
Provides information to the shipping unit for any special requirements needed to meet domestic/export shipments. This includes information on bulkheads and any special blocking or packaging instructions.
Is liaison with inside sales department to insure timely delivery to the customer
Updates status codes on all orders on “Billed Pile” (Finished Goods Inventory) report.
Reviews Billed Pile report to evaluate the steps necessary to reduce finished inventory.
Delegated responsibility for meeting customer shipping date in a timely manner after order is billed into Traffic Unit and released.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Benefits

FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility