Transportation Specialist Under the guidance of the Logistics Manager, this position is responsible for a transactional part of the logistics cycle for all contracted and brokered loads: specifically (but not limited to) product shipments, exchanges, and release returns. This position ensures the smooth transportation of Veolia equipment in which third-party logistics providers are responsible for the shipments. Managing the individual bookings and shipments, communicating directly with our Logistics Department, handling contracts, metrics, load data, addressing invoice issues, and working as the liaison between the NAM Logistics Department and Global Sourcing are among the higher priority duties.

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: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person