Position Information

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Contract Period: 1yr.

Working Location: Grand Prairie TX 75050

Work Hours: 8:30am ~ 5:30pm

JD Details

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate transportation operation by tracking freight from origin to destination
• Communicate closely with customers to ensure smooth operation without issues and service satisfaction
• Proactively identify and assess a solution to cost incurrence such as demurrage, detention and work for smooth resolution to protect SDS and its customers
• Monitor carrier performance continually and evaluate, with feedback provided on a routine basis
• Communicate with carriers & associated vendors on a frequent and consistent basis
• Process container returns, bobtail decisions related to overall logistics operation for proper handling of business
• Other responsibilities as required by the Site Manager

Requirements

• 3+ years operation or logistics related relevant experience
• Strong understanding of freight & logistics systems
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, High school GED required
• Ability to effectively work under the pressure of deadlines in a multi-task, production environment
• Detail oriented, with the ability to thoroughly research, analyze and develop solutions to complex processing and workflow issues
• Ability to quickly grasp situational issues and derive solution to problem
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel with v-lookups and pivot tables
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills including effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various levels of the organization