Description

The Transportation Specialist will oversee transportation and site unloading services for all customer shipments for all Crown Facilities and Intercompany Shipments between the Crown Technical Systems facilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with Estimation team to develop estimated costs for transportation and unloading services for new jobs being bid
• Work with Estimation team to develop a budget to add to the customer bid
• Ensures the efficient running of the organization’s logistical operations.
• Coordinates transportation services including via truck, train, air, and sea, to provide efficient and timely transportation of goods and freight among facilities and to customers.
• Coordinate unloading services using cranes and other methods to dismount at customer site
• Determines when to use the in-house truck fleet and/or outside freight companies.
• Oversees rail and harbor freight operations used to process container and other bulk shipments.
• Builds and maintains relationships with outside carriers, freight companies and crane companies.
• Effectively negotiate rates and terms with new and existing vendors for services rendered
• Completes fulfillment shipments using cost-effective service providers such as less-than-truckload carriers and air-forwarders.
• Manage the transportation and unloading spend and track against bid estimate and job budget to report profitability of the cost-center.
• Reviews financial reports, identifying and recommending ways to reduce transportation costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
• Develop and implement effective processes and procedures working with teams
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to be effective in a dynamic setting where project deadlines can sometimes be fluid.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the proven ability to manage and coordinate a variety of shipments and shipping methods.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to be a critical thinker.
• Have a proactive approach
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn software systems used for tracking and billing freight operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Experience/Education:

• Three to five years of experience working in a Purchasing or Logistics related role.
• Experience coordinating heavy/oversized load experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse the production floor as needed.
• May be required to complete job site visits.