Traffic Specialist

About the Role

Develops and maintains economical and efficient transportation for the company and its customers, including the rating and routing of inbound and outbound shipments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with customers, carriers, riggers, warehouses, custom brokers, and all related Amada departments (Parts/Tooling/Service/Software, and Manufacturing) for the routing of outgoing and incoming shipments for which the company assumes responsibility or which affects company costs or customer satisfaction.
• Requests freight quotes from preferred carriers and provides them to sales engineers and their customers for rate comparison.
• Maintains a list of preferred or potential carriers that meet all traffic requirements and have acceptable ratings.
• Tracks machine shipments en route and sends updates to customers, sales engineers/managers, and service by email and phone to confirm scheduled delivery.
• Maintains tariffs and determines and keeps informed of current transportation requirements, restrictions, and rates to assure economical and efficient transportation service.
• Processes SAP delivery for invoice processing.
• Updates and announces shipping details (Setup, Shipped, Delivered) in Edocs.
• Processes and reviews freight bills for correct rates.
• Supports team members as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management, including filing of related traffic documents.
• Prepares special reports as needed.
• Performs physical inventory at various showrooms or warehouse locations as needed.
• Assists in miscellaneous duties within the company.

Requirements

• Experience of at least 1-2 years in domestic logistics and shipping documents.
• Familiarity with the sheet metal machine industry.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and detail-oriented.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and stay organized.
• Computer knowledge in SAP, Microsoft Office, and Windows is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Average weight of 15 lbs, frequency not often.
• Mental abilities: Ability to work harmoniously with others, accept and follow instructions, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Very little travel; may be required during physical inventory.