Traffic Administrator

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp. Minneapolis, Minnesota Position: Traffic Administrator Primary Objective of Position The Traffic Administrator is responsible for managing all domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments. Major Areas of Accountability Negotiates contracts with specialized carriers for truck load, super load, ocean freight, railroad, UPS and courier services. Determine best mode of transportation by using an outline drawing to estimate the weight and dimensions. Arrange LTL shipments through Insight TMS Portal. Packaging and shipping of small packages with UPS, FedEx and DHL Express. Must work closely with Final Assembly and Crating teams. Produce documents for domestic and international shipments, which include Bill of Lading, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction and the Commercial Invoice. Obtains transportation quotes for Sales Departments, New, Aftermarket, and Repair Prepare state permit letters for super loads. Audit Freight Invoices for Finance Department. File IRS Form 2290 Heavy Use Tax annually. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations for trucking. Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Requires self‑direction and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with internal and external customers. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with external vendors and suppliers. Excellent customer service skills required. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Outlook, MS Excel, and SAP. Maintain communication with several departments to insure timely shipments. Continue improvement to meet demands on challenging shipping schedule. Advise on shipping activities to ensure profitable outcome and meet company goals and objectives Pay $50,000 Physical Requirements Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to routinely move throughout the office and manufacturing facility to perform work. Requires the ability to routinely lift/move up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs daily to reach all areas of the manufacturing facility. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential Company paid Holidays (13) Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued Company paid Short & Long Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year) Secure, onsite free parking #J-18808-Ljbffr