Transportation Coordinator

The Transportation coordinator role will be responsible to optimize inbound loads across multiple modes for domestic and international shipments using a Transportation Management System (OTM) platform to deliver a seamless logistics experience to internal and external customers. The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for improving overall transportation effectiveness through daily planning, analysis, and issue resolution. Principal Duties: Plan, schedule, and ensure the timely delivery of the company's inbound freight to all Bosch Home Comfort Commercial Ducted sites using Oracle Transportation Management System (OTM). Responsible for the tendering loads, monitoring of planned loads and subsequent ownership of loads for assigned areas. Utilize network balance capacity tools to determine location of trucks and available customer/supplier loads, tailor planning to meet PBUs needs. Understand daily capacity demand and pro-actively communicate to appropriate leadership. Provide Logistics support by efficiently communicating shipment details between plants, suppliers, customers, and carriers for cost effective on-time deliveries for all modes. Remaining abreast of logistics best practices and is proactive in exploring application to our business. Learns and applies knowledge and guidance regarding import/export laws, customs and duties, and related regulations such as NAFTA and HazMat. Consults and teaches policy and procedures for logistics activities for use by plants, suppliers, and distribution centers. Helps maintain SOPs, guidelines and supporting logistics information for users. Resolves problems concerning transportation, systems, import, and customer issues that arise on a regular basis between internal and external parties. Provides frequent, close collaboration with third-party service providers of transportation services including freight forwarding, export packaging, customs, security, and export controls. Evaluates and/or prepares relevant cost comparisons and supplier performance reports to support strategic plans. Works closely with the Logistics Procurement team to provide research and cost modeling for negotiating rates with carriers to fully use the resources and leverage of JCI spend across the other business divisions and, if possible, regions. Assists in monitoring and managing transportation expense budget, including third party services and consulting fees. Proposes and directs ongoing cost reduction and improvement projects and maintain development status in the Procurement-Financial Project Tracker. Other duties as assigned, such as transportation compliance audits, KPI reporting, and project support. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, transportation, logistics, business, or related field preferred; relevant work experience also considered. Minimum of 3 years of logistics analyst or planning experience in a manufacturing or procurement environment. 1+year of experience with Oracle Transportation Management and ERPs (JDE-SAP) Thorough knowledge of the freight industry, including TL, LTL, Ocean, and parcel. Entry level knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) rules and regulations. Ability to plan, think ahead, and prepare action plans to achieve results. Requires creative critical thinking skills and strong analytical abilities. Good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills in persuasion, negotiation, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Keen sense of working integrity and responsibility Effective organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and plan work. Bi-lingual desired but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! #J-18808-Ljbffr