Transportation Specialist

Sweetwater Sound • Fort Wayne, IN

4d

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for coordinating all logistics involved with inbound and outbound product shipments. Their primary responsibility is managing freight to flow in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner for our customers. The position also includes responsibility for organizing and managing the flow of contracted and third-party carriers. The Transportation Specialist may also work directly with Sweetwater’s Sales team to coordinate the delivery of goods. This position plays a key role in fulfilling Sweetwater’s promise to our customers and in exceeding those customers’ expectations!

Requirements

• Experience with international shipments and related documentation (control docs, BOLs, manifests, tariffs, commercial invoices, FCC, FDA, USDA, USFWS etc)
• Experience with final mile and white glove shipments to customers.
• Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry including Fulfillment center experience and parcel freight. LTL, and FTL logistics
• Strong computer skills including experience with transportation management systems(TMS) and MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Critical thinking, problem solving abilities.
• An analytic mind and good numeracy skills
• Good people management and coordination skills
• Customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience working with outbound freight and scheduling deliveries within a fast-paced environment for a similarly sized company.

Responsibilities

• Manages incoming and outgoing shipments to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective movement.
• Manages internal customer database 4D to help with shipment schedules and general communications with internal teams.
• Addresses logistical problems and furnishes solutions
• Improves business processes by recommending systems enhancements
• Communicate with Director of transportation and Sales for outbound shipments to customers.
• Continually improve visibility of carrier ETA’s

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed