Transportation Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive transportation concepts across the entire value chain, with a focus on improving transit lead times, cost efficiency, and route optimization
• Maintain visibility and transparency of transportation networks and costs, including special freight
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including network redesigns, route optimization, and cost-saving opportunities—especially during product launch phases
• Provide guidance to plants on transportation and warehousing improvements
• Manage and organize additional transportation solutions for critical or urgent situations
• Support plants and customs teams in handling time-sensitive transportation requests
• Execute transportation-related operations to ensure smooth daily logistics performance
• Support and manage transportation-related insurance claims when needed
• Prepare transportation data and quotation documentation for carrier negotiations
• Request and evaluate pricing from freight forwarders and assist in selecting service providers during operational changes
• Maintain and track contract conditions, including transit times and service levels
• Contribute to carrier strategy development and execution
• Support the standardization and optimization of transportation tools, processes, and guidelines
• Continuously update transportation routings and pricing (e.g., FTL, LTL, milk run) to reflect network changes
• Monitor and analyze cost drivers such as fuel surcharges, tolls, and regulatory changes

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Logistics, with a solid understanding of:
• Supply chain planning and transportation processes
• Customs and international trade requirements
• Transportation KPIs, global/regional standards, and regulatory frameworks
• 2–3+ years of hands-on transportation experience
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive industry preferred
• Experience working with carrier portals and transportation tools
• Familiarity with Lean Supply Chain methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, problem-solving frameworks)
• Strong understanding of inventory/stock management and shopfloor operations