What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Vertisystem (A MOURI Tech Company)?
We are seeking an experienced Transportation Management Specialist I to support transportation service providers, drive KPI performance, resolve operational issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and document monthly and quarterly transportation service provider performance against established KPIs.
- Identify, document, and report service provider non-conformances in a structured manner.
- Develop and execute escalation processes for recurring operational issues and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Partner with transportation service providers and internal process teams to improve service quality, accountability, and operational efficiency.
- Lead and coordinate projects related to transportation providers and process improvement.
- Recommend improvements involving team collaboration, visual management, process optimization, and best practices.
- Maintain process standardization across all shifts through effective process revisions and communication.
- Establish individual performance targets and conduct documented quarterly performance reviews.
- Use data-driven problem-solving, predictive analytics, and statistical risk analysis to identify potential transportation issues.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of professional experience in logistics service provider management, supplier contract compliance, transportation, or supply chain management.
- 3 years of Project Management experience.
- 3 years of transportation scheduling experience.
- 3 years of experience with predictive analytics or statistical risk analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or supply chain environment is highly preferred.