RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST:
- Using SAP ERP and TMS, prepare and monitor load plans that direct the timely, efficient shipment, exchanges, and pickup/return of Veolia equipment
- Engage in communications with all parties to relay messaging around delays or issues concerning shipments
- Prepare and maintain monthly/quarterly reporting to calculate, track, and assess key transportation metrics to drive overall transportation improvement
- Works with carriers and third-party logistics providers to ensure efficient and timely transportation with engagement of shippers to improve pickup and delivery performance
- Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures for documenting department activities
- Manage the Contract Hauler Tracker and the Contract Hauler Master Sheet that is used for monthly reports and to generate Contract Hauler Agreements for our third-party logistics providers
- Send out Contract Hauler Agreements to our third-party logistics providers for each booked load
- Develop a good rapport with our third-party logistics providers and carriers
- Receive signed paperwork from loads that are completed by Contract Haulers (Bill of Ladings and Work Orders). Ensure these documents are uploaded properly into SAP
- Work as liaison between NAM Logistics Department and Global Sourcing to seek out continuous process improvements, implement new contracted lanes, and take advantage of the global TMS (Uber Freight/Transplace) being used
- Work with EnVista and our sourcing team to ensure that our third-party logistics providers have invoices accurately processed and paid in a timely manner
- Manage operational moves (Veolia to Veolia) and project moves as needed
- Keep track of insurance certificates and all other relevant documentation for our third-party logistics providers
- Serve as an information resource for all areas of the business by providing project #s, delivery #s, costs, jobsite information, and other data related to transportation
- Crosstrain with Logistics Admin to cover vacations/time-off. These items will be more specific to Veolia company drivers and payroll
- Any other duties, as required by the Logistics Manager
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in transportation related program preferred (High School Diploma or GED minimum requirement)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in transportation related field (logistics, freight, load brokerage, driver management, fleet, etc.)
- Preferred experience using load boards, load brokerage, working with 3rd party logistics providers
- Ability to use business specific software programs (SAP, Movilizer, Transplace, Uber Freight, Tableau, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace applications
- Demonstrated communication skills and customer service experience required
- Ability to work well with an internal team (Logistics Department) and external group (brokers)
- Strong interaction skills, able to quickly and simply articulate concepts
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Norfolk, VA 23502 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norfolk, VA 23502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person