Specialist/Sr Specialist, Transportation

IntroAre you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!Why you'll love this jobIn this pivotal role, you will oversee the transportation, and logistics needs for American Airlines, ensuring cost-effective and professional handling of company materials.What you'll doAs noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.Coordinate and manage all logistics activities, ensuring compliance with American Airlines transportation guidelines while fostering communication with stations, departments, carriers, and vendors.Support contract negotiations with freight carriers to secure favorable terms and conditions, enhancing service quality and cost efficiency.Monitor and assess vendor performance to ensure adherence to compliance standards and transportation guidelines.Report loss and damage claims and generate comprehensive reports on freight charges and services for various departments.Oversee budget expenses for Tech Ops departments, auditing invoices and evaluating carrier performance through scorecards.Conduct meetings with other departments to establish transportation guidelines for unique situations, ensuring seamless operations.Provide consulting and assistance to international stations, ensuring compliance with American Airlines and government regulations for shipping logisticsAll you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience3 years of experience in import/export logistics compliance and negotiations with third-party logistics providers, or equivalent shipping logistics experience.Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceN/ASkills, Licenses & CertificationsStrong knowledge of shipping regulations and contract negotiation strategies.Experience in developing and implementing policy and procedure documentation Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Sceptre.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Collaborative team player with the ability to perform well under pressure.Familiarity with invoice auditing processes and filing claims.Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for after-hours and holiday support.Must possess or be willing to obtain a passport Willing to travel domestically and internationally as neededWhat you'll getFeel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and moreFeel free to be yourself at AmericanFrom the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.