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Background:
This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and maintaining economical and efficient transportation services for the company in addition to supervising of the day-to-day activities of the Transportation department.
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Duties and responsibilities:
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Maintain all safety programs and transportation records for the company
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Responsible for maintaining all inventories and new purchases for the company
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Provide support for our account executives, production managers, general foreman’s and operation managers.
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Responsible for transportation analysis and savings/cost opportunity analysis and the implementation and management of cost analysis measures Plan and monitor budgets
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Work with ship site location managers to improve operational and performance metrics Provide information, recommendations, and coordinate project implementation for transportation and logistics cost reduction opportunities
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Identify mode optimization opportunities
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Provide guidance on import/export Freight Classification, Harmonization Coding, Country of Origin, NAFTA Certificates of Origin, and C-TPAT management and compliance
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Monitor and provide summary reporting on inbound and outbound core carrier compliance, low cost and lane award carrier compliance
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Manage air and expedite freight expenditures through adherence of corporate approval process
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
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BA Degree
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8+ years experience in transportation/logistics
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Great carrier and broker contacts
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Experience with LTL, FTL, Air, Small Package, and/or Ocean transportation
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Experience with air-freight and critical delivery situations a plus
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Strong computer and interpersonal skills
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Must be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines and be available after normal business hours to get the job done
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