What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Transportation Specialist position at Ashley Job Opportunities?
Ashley Furniture Industries Arcadia, Wisconsin, United States (On-site)
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International Transportation Specialist
What Will You Do?
The International Transportation Specialist will monitor and execute the cost effective and timely movement of goods through the Logistics network. This includes Import and Export shipments. This position is responsible for updating systems and maintaining accurate freight information.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitors company and carrier compliance with all transportation laws and regulations; investigates and resolves any non-compliance issues.
- Prepare for and assist with contract negotiations; receive, proof and process contract amendments from ocean carriers and retain contract information with corporate filing and within the department. Ensure internal systems are updated with most recent contract and/or amendment information.
- Assign carriers to vendors based on negotiated contracts as well as volume and demand. Analyze carrier performance according to ocean freight carrier contract information and ensure we are meeting contract requirements while maintaining competitive freight costs. Make recommendations for resolving space issues for vendor base
- Review transportation requirements and allocations and make recommendations to reduce overall costs while still meeting contractual commitment
What Do You Need?
- Associate degree in Business or related field
- 3 years in a business/office environment with experience in logistics
- Strong understanding of the international environment
- Advanced understanding of transportation and logistics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
Who We Are
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.