Specialist- Warehouse

Specialist- Warehouse

Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75231 Position: Specialist NA Domestic Transportation Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description

General Function The Domestic Transportation Specialist executes safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation of Ophthalmic Equipment across the U.S. network. This role ensures on-time delivery, manages daily operations (parcel, LTL, FTL), and collaborates with carriers and internal teams to maintain high-performing transportation processes.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute daily transportation planning and shipment creation for parcel, LTL, and FTL.
• Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and special requirements for sensitive medical instruments.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delivery exceptions, delays, or damages.
• Serve as first-line contact for carriers to resolve operational issues and monitor performance (OTD, compliance).
• Track transportation KPIs (cost, claims, service levels) and update dashboards to identify improvements.
• Ensure all inventory is accurately moved between system locations in Microsoft Great Plains, especially when dealing with In Transit Transfers and when resolving shipping exceptions or inversions.
• Manage transportation claims, including shortages, damages, and inventory discrepancies.
• Support transportation for Trade Shows, customer demos, and field service deployment.
• Oversee unloading/loading activities at the Xdock center, ensuring inventory is never stalled at regional locations (where applicable)
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve delivery reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Service, Supply Chain, IT) to enhance end-to-end performance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Transportation Manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of transportation or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding of domestic modes (Parcel, LTL, FTL).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics.
• Experience with medical devices or high-value/sensitive equipment shipments.
• Experience using TMS (Infoship, Starship) and ERP (SAP/Microsoft Great Plains).
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with carrier claims and transportation compliance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email View email address on click.appcast.io We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.