Sr. Transportation Specialist

Who We Are:

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration.

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid – Onsite 3 days per week.Second Shift hours – 10 am -7 pm.

Why Join Crowley?

This opportunity offers the chance to make a difference by supporting the Defense Freight Transportations Services (DFTS) contract. Our Transportation Specialists all take pride in providing warfighter support. You will be responsible for the coordination of all warfighter essentials, from tissues to tanks.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for Supplier procurement, developing and maintaining Supplier relationships, and monitoring Supplier performance, ensuring customer service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Supplier/Vendor recruitment through a variety of methods to include cold calling, web-based tools, online research and outreach programs.
• Oversight of the onboarding process for new Suppliers, to include administration, contract management/compliance, and training.
• Create KPI’s and various metrics that can be analyzed using scorecards and other reporting methods.
• Measure Supplier performance against metrics and maintain regular communication with Suppliers regarding performance.
• New Supplier/Vendor recruitment through a variety of methods to include cold calling, web-based tools, online research and outreach programs.
• Oversight of the onboarding process for new Suppliers, to include administration, contract management/compliance, and training.
• Create KPI’s and various metrics that can be analyzed using scorecards and other reporting methods.
• Measure Supplier performance against metrics and maintain regular communication with Suppliers regarding performance.
• Host meetings with Suppliers as necessary to maintain relations and expand partnerships.
• Analyze, recommend, develop and lead implementation of opportunities for improvement that optimize Supplier performance.
• Develop award/recognition tools for high performing Suppliers and improvement plans for low/middle performers.
• Monitor improvement plans as necessary
• Work closely with internal customers in operations and sales to identify business needs as it relates to Supplier recruitment and development.
• Act as liaison between Suppliers and field support teams in operations to help resolve areas of concern.
• Act as escalation point for all Supplier related issues and assist in resolution.
• Participate in pricing exercises such as RFPs and bidding events when necessary.
• Stay abreast of current issues surrounding the transportation industry and identify potential impacts. Hardware and software problems.
  
  

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, transportation and logistics, or related field; or a combination of post-high school and equal experience may be substituted for education.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a CAC card.
  
  

Experience:

• 5 or more years’ related experience required in trucking/transportation, supply chain management, customer service, rate/contract negotiations.
• Prior experience managing Supplier/Vendor relationships preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Familiar with logistics and transportation principles, concepts and methodologies including inventory management, moving product via various modes, cost analysis and resource optimization.
  
  

Technical Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Experience with data analytics tools/languages (for example, Power BI, Tableau, SQL), customer relationship software (for example, Salesforce) and project management software (for example, Smartsheet’s) preferred.

What We Offer?

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards include:

• Competitive pay with recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts
  
  

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.

Primary Location

US-FL-JACKSONVILLE

Work Locations

USA-FL-JACKSONVILLE-REGENCY

Job

Transportation

Organization

DFTS US 9036

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Non-Management

Job Level

Day Job

Job Posting

Apr 1, 2026, 12:06:50 PM

Work Arrangement

Hybrid (Office/Remote) Employee