Traffic Specialist

AMADA AMERICA, INC.•Buena Park, CA

About The Position

The Traffic Specialist develops, manages, and maintains economical and efficient transportation for the company and its customers, including rating and routing inbound and outbound shipments. The position coordinates shipment routing with customers, carriers, riggers, warehouses, customs brokers, and related company departments. It obtains freight quotes, tracks machine shipments, maintains transportation tariffs and requirements, processes shipping releases and shipment updates in Infor Syteline, and reviews freight bills. The role reports to the Department Manager and has no subordinate staff. Travel is very limited but may be required for physical inventory. The position requires occasional lifting of an average of 15 pounds unassisted.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in domestic logistics and shipping documents.
Excellent verbal, written, and auditory communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Highly organized.
Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Drive and Sheets.
Ability to work harmoniously with others.
Ability to accept and follow instructions.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to lift an average of 15 pounds unassisted; lifting is not often required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the sheet metal machine industry.
Infor/Syteline experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate routing of outgoing and incoming shipments with customers, carriers, riggers, warehouses, customs brokers, and related departments, including Parts, Tooling, Service, Software, and Manufacturing.
Request freight quotes from preferred carriers and provide them to sales engineers and their customers for rate comparison.
Maintain a list of preferred or potential carriers that meet traffic requirements and have acceptable D&B ratings.
Track machine shipments in transit and send delivery updates by email and phone to customers, riggers, sales engineers and managers, and Service.
Maintain tariffs and stay informed about current transportation requirements, restrictions, and rates to support economical and efficient transportation.
Process Infor Syteline Traffic Releases for shipment processing.
Update and announce shipment details, including setup, shipped, and delivered status, in Infor Syteline.
Process and review freight bills for correct rates.
Support team members as needed.
Perform other related duties assigned by management and file related traffic documents as needed.
Prepare special reports as needed.
Perform physical inventory at various showrooms or warehouse locations as needed.
Assist with miscellaneous duties within the company.