Transportation Specialist

Job Purpose: Manage shipment and all logistics operations at an automaker's assembly plant in Charlotte as the on-site responsible person in charge. Principal Job Responsibilities Manage shipment and all logistics operations at the assembly plant as the on-site responsible person in charge. Coordinate with carriers and arrange to ship finished vehicles from the plant to dealers in the US and Canada to meet customer delivery requirements. Responsible for managing and monitoring the shipping lot and its capacity to maintain a good flow of operation and serve as the main point of contact for Contract Manufacturing and carriers. Assist and instruct carrier drivers to find and move trucks, and sometimes find and move them personally. Communicate closely with carriers to avoid shipping delays caused by congestion at the shipping site. Communicate with vendors of off-site yards if a temporary off-site yard is used. Report to and troubleshoot issues at the on-site location in a timely manner when damage or issues occur. Report and communicate the on-site status daily, weekly, and monthly to internal and external customers. Create and update various reports from scratch based on customer needs to monitor the situation on-site. Research, formulate, recommend, and prepare plans for operational improvement. Monitor and update the TDMS (in-house) system. Educational and Experience Requirements / Skills and Abilities Must have logistics experience, such as shipping management or on-site management experience, and/or experience working with carriers. Must be ready to work outside and in the ship lot in all weather conditions and communicate with truck drivers. Familiarity with truck driving and truck mechanical issues is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external customers are required. Project management experience is necessary. High-level skills in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, with experience in data management, analysis, and reporting using Excel. Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. Must be open-minded and able to easily adjust to a rapidly changing environment. Proactive thinking and problem-solving skills with a highly professional demeanor are required. Energetic and positive approach to challenges is necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr