Traffic Specialist

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

1d•$43,400 - $80,600•Remote

About The Position

The Traffic Specialist is responsible for directing and coordinating traffic activities for Thomson Reuters, ensuring efficient and economical transportation of finished goods to customers, warehouses, and storage facilities.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Keyboarding skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred.
Previous knowledge of Thomson Reuters' current systems, such as Product System, Order Processing, Lawyer's Product, Warehouse, and Transportation systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborating with transportation consultants to continuously enhance Thomson Reuters' transportation methods and procedures.
Determining the most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation for various shipment types, providing clarification as needed.
Staying informed about changes in the transportation industry, including updates from USPS, UPS, FedEx, and the freight industry.
Scheduling shipments and notifying relevant departments or customers of arrival dates, as necessary.
Investigating causes of damage, shortages, or overcharges in consignments or freight.
Supporting investigations into late deliveries and identifying overcharges associated with service failures.
Coordinating contract, ITP, and Creative Services bulk shipments, serving as the primary Distribution point of contact.
Conducting studies on packaging, warehousing, and loading commodities to evaluate existing procedures and standards.
Supporting changes to improve control and efficiency in Thomson Reuters traffic management.
Gathering data to assist in preparing the department budget.
Representing Thomson Reuters in organizations such as the Postal Customer Council (PCC).
Providing training on tracking availability to departments as requested.

Benefits

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour
3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
bonus plan
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
on-the-job coaching &and learning
leadership capability development
Harvard Management Courses
key talent programs
3 weeks vacation
10 sick days
9 company holidays
3 floating days
uniform and laundry service
two company-wide Mental Health Days off
access to the Headspace app
retirement savings
tuition reimbursement
employee incentive programs
resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
two paid volunteer days off annually
opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
competitive 401k plan with company match
competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
paid holidays (including two company mental health days off)
parental leave
sabbatical leave
optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
fitness reimbursement
access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
access to 529 Plan
commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan