Transportation Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

 

Job Description

This position is based on-site at an Expeditors Customer location in the Henderson/Las Vegas Area.  

The Transportation Operations Specialist is responsible for executing standard operational workflows and ensuring the smooth operation of our logistical activities. Moving beyond daily routine communications, this role focuses on issue resolution, operational execution, and driving carrier and service provider performance through collaboration. The Specialist ensures performance and lowest-cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods, and resolving operational bottlenecks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute standard operational workflows to manage the flow of goods and materials by coordinating with customers, 3PLs, carriers, and warehouses to meet KPIs and OKRs (e.g., OTIF).

Proactively identify, address, and resolve operational issues that may impact customer satisfaction, working on solutions to improve the overall customer experience.

Arrange transportation for shipments, considering factors such as cost, transit time, and mode of transport, and handle standard escalations.

Drive carrier and service provider performance for the Hub and Spoke locations.

Responsible for the execution of transportation management for warehouse inbound and outbound activities, as well as warehouse and trailer capacity management.

Support the collection and interpretation of data, providing data analytics to improve the transportation operational efficiency of their assigned locations.

Coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties to resolve standard delivery issues and implement corrective actions for ongoing opportunities.

Serve as a primary point of contact for internal departments, external vendors, and customers regarding logistics-related inquiries and issue resolution.

Act as a liaison between the warehouse vendor and carrier, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.

Support domestic and international shipments, ensuring partner carriers meet requirements for critical shipments.

Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries, proactively resolving bottlenecks in the shipping and receiving processes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Ability to lead, develop, and drive a cross-functional team.

Aptitude to resolve issues, and efficiently diffuse conflict

Character Driven: Character resonates with people and impels them to trust and follow recommended solutions

Customer Service: Acts and thinks with the customer’s needs in mind.

Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Business tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Sheets, GMail, Drive, Google Docs, etc.)

Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly, succinctly and professionally across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience

Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations. Ability to adapt in a dynamic and always changing environment

Time Management: Strong time management, multitasking and prioritization skills with the ability to re-prioritize work as needed

Delivers Results: Ability to anticipate issues/negative outcomes and work to resolve proactively. Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities

Persistence: Driven by resolution gained by consistent follow up

Demonstrates the ability to build strong relationships with individuals holding various titles and roles

Team Mindset: Eager to collaborate with others in developing a solution and the first to volunteer support when help is needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.

2-4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and/or transportation.

Solid experience with logistics software and systems, such as ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures.

Effective communication, negotiation, and issue-resolution skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Excellent customer service skills.

Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 
• Annual Paid Holidays (10)
• Potential Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match (Pre-Tax or Roth)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 8am-5pm