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: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA 23502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person