Transportation Specialist

SKF • Whitpain Township, PA

5d • $71,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing transportation operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of goods. This role plays a critical part in managing carrier performance, controlling freight costs, improving service levels, and enhancing end-to-end logistics efficiency through data-driven insights and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–6+ years of experience in transportation, logistics operations, or supply chain execution
• Hands-on experience with TMS, ERP systems, and freight management processes
• Strong understanding of transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air) and logistics networks
• Experience working with carriers, 3PLs, and freight providers
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• experience with SAP or other large-scale ERP systems is a plus
• experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transportation activities, including shipment scheduling, load consolidation, and route optimization
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of shipments (inbound and outbound) aligned with customer requirements and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Manage exceptions such as delays, damages, and delivery issues, ensuring rapid resolution
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers to ensure reliable transportation services
• Monitor carrier performance (OTD, transit times, cost efficiency) and drive continuous improvement
• Support carrier selection, onboarding, and contract compliance
• Analyze freight spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support implementation of cost optimization initiatives
• Validate freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with agreed tariffs and contracts
• Track and report key cost metrics (cost per shipment, cost per ton/mile, premium freight)
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, trade compliance requirements, and company policies
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs paperwork, and export/import documentation
• Support audit readiness and adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT, customs regulations)
• Utilize transportation and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, TMS) for shipment planning, tracking, and reporting
• Maintain accurate transportation master data (lanes, transit times, carriers, rates)
• Support system improvements, testing (UAT), and digital tool adoption
• Track and report transportation KPIs such as on-time delivery, transit time adherence, freight cost, and carrier performance
• Develop dashboards and performance reports using tools like Power BI or Excel
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve service and reduce logistics costs

Benefits

• generous PTO policy
• 13 paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare options
• company paid life insurance
• STD
• LTD
• Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discount programs
• STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance
• 401K program with 10% employer contribution (100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution, 100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level