Transportation Specialist

Primary Functions

• Manages incoming and outgoing shipments to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective movement.
• Manages internal customer database 4D to help with shipment schedules and general communications with internal teams.
• Adds addresses logistical problems and furnishes solutions.
• Improves business processes by recommending systems enhancements.
• Communicates with Director of transportation and Sales for outbound shipments to customers.
• Continually improves visibility of carrier ETA’s

Skills & Experience

• Prefer 2+ years of experience working with outbound freight and scheduling deliveries within a fast-paced environment for a similarly sized company.
• Experience with international shipments and related documentation (control docs, BOLs, manifests, tariffs, commercial invoices, FCC, FDA, USDA, USFWS etc).
• Experience with final mile and white glove shipments to customers.
• Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry including Fulfillment center experience and parcel freight.
• LTL, and FTL logistics
• Strong computer skills including experience with transportation management systems(TMS) and MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Critical thinking, problem solving abilities.
• An analytic mind and good numeracy skills
• Good people management and coordination skills
• Customer service experience

Sweetwater's "Ideal" Team-Player

• WOWs the Customer - Deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
• Get Things Done - Great work ethic and moves with a sense of urgency
• Obsesses over the Details – committed to paying attention to the details
• Drives Continuous Improvement – Always focusing on effective and efficient work and way to get better
• Develop the Future – committed to pursuit of growing personally & professionally and has a focus on bringing your colleagues along with you on that journey