Mission Statement:
The transport specialist will coordinate and execute domestic and international transportation (air, ocean & ground) for North America (including Canada, US & Mexico) ensuring the utilization of preferred logistics provider, lanes, rates and equipment. The environment is fast-paced with constantly changing demands and requires on-going attention to customer requirements, balancing of transport requests with available transport options, and real time communication of service issues with shippers and receivers.
Main Accountabilities:
To execute inbound, outbound and domestic shipments: planning and scheduling (air, ocean & ground), requesting booking with selected carrier or forwarder, coordinate pick up of the goods, follow up the customs clearance, coordinate last mile delivery.To provide the best transportation alternative for the production / sales locations in terms of transit time, cost & service.Utilizes various transportation software systems and forwarders websites to track shipments.To measure Main KPIs of their assigned sites/ factories: On time pick up, On time delivery vs committed date, On time delivery vs requested date, analyse causes of delay, etc.
Your Background
Bachelor's' degree in Logistics, Foreign trade, SCM or similar specialist.5+ years of experience in transportation (managing inbound / outbound shipments).Know how to work with freight forwarders.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English