Traffic Specialist II

About the role

The Traffic Specialist II is responsible for managing all load tendering activities, from external/non-HWI shipping locations, in a manner that ensures cost effective transportation of goods at service levels that meet corporate objectives. Logistics invoice payment processing and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all orders are dispatched and assigned for pickup on the appropriate ship date to meet promised delivery dates, in the most cost-efficient method available.
• Creating all physical transactions to ensure that all shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing slips, export documents, etc.) are generated on a timely basis and contain accurate information.
• HWI logistics metrics management, analysis and reporting, to include: Cost, 3-day lead time and performance metrics. Results must be communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Communicating daily with shipping sites, carriers and internal/external customers regarding daily shipping requirements and/or tracking information.
• Auditing freight invoices, processing and payment.
• Supporting HarbisonWalker business objectives by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Logistics freight claim processing and follow up.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced excel expertise
• Requires knowledge of Oracle/OTM and web-based software (CarrierPoint, etc.)
• Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to assemble and quickly analyze data to make decisions
• Requires time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priority projects at the same time
• Requires the ability to solve business problems independently
• The Traffic Specialist II requires two (2) – four (4) years of professional experience in transportation planning.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, and talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel and reaching with hands and arms; less than 1/3 of time climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distance and color vision, and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting with very limited exposure; less than 1/3 of time exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme heat/cold.
• Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise conditions.