Transportation Coordinator - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for someone who

● Has a high school diploma or equivalent (post-graduate coursework preferred)

● Has 5–8 years of hands-on experience working with parcel, LTL, and truckload carriers

● Has advanced knowledge of traffic and transportation procedures and policies

● Is proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

● Has strong analytical skills and experience solving problems across a variety of situations

● Demonstrates sound judgment when selecting methods and techniques to develop

solutions

● Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

● Has strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze transportation costs, rates, and

performance

What you'll do

● Provide advanced support to the Traffic function by researching transportation methods

and auditing carrier costs and performance

● Maintain the security queue and ensure transportation-related issues are addressed

appropriately

● Analyze company and customer needs to identify the lowest-cost transportation options

● Conduct RFI/RFQ analysis, freight audits, and freight market analysis

● Maintain detailed logs and compile information on routes, rates, services, and

transportation vendors

● Create and deliver presentations to internal and external customers and contacts

● Research transportation data to support operational and cost-saving decisions

● Analyze carrier performance and identify opportunities for improvement

● Assist with resolving complex and escalated transportation issues

● Support the Traffic team with additional analytical and operational needs as required

Physical requirements

● Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

● Must be able to use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment regularly

● Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through written

communication

● Must be able to occasionally move throughout an office or work environment as needed

SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.

Company Description

SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.