Transportation Advisor

Drives operational efficiencies and strategic vision across various areas of Transportation. Draws upon a broad knowledge of industry trends, transportation programs, and carrier relationships to provide expert guidance to department managers and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Advises and provides responses to complex, high-level questions regarding the Transportation Organization; provides input to company strategy, policy, and procedure development relative to new and/or changing programs.
• Establishes and maintains cross-functional internal and external relationships in support of Transportation initiatives.
• Analyzes key data elements, interprets purchased transportation trends, and makes recommendations that help drive and support decisions.
• Drives proactive measures to improve cost savings leveraging continuous knowledge of the FedEx Network and transportation marketplace.
• Evaluates and develops methods for process improvements for consistency and efficiency in purchased transportation.
• Mentors and advises other employees on various transportation functions.
• Remains current on industry trends and incorporates that knowledge into requirements and recommendations.
• Develops and coordinates presentations and communications, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field required; in addition to Minimum Experience, a high school degree or GED and four (4) years’ experience in logistics or related area is accepted in lieu of degree.
• Six (6) years of experience required in logistics, transportation industry, or related area.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and industry trends related to purchased transportation.
• Microsoft Office, including a high degree of proficiency with Excel. Macro creation is preferred.
• Proven experience with SQL and database technology, data visualization, and SAS.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, policies, and procedures related to internal and external factors influencing decision-making and using that information to inform insights and reporting.
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and follow-through in resolving issues and/or questions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchased transportation experience and/or procurement experience preferred.

Pay

Pay range: $5,960.29/month - $9,834.48/month

Schedule

• Hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus.
• Employees will be required to work in the office four days per week.

Benefits

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