Transportation Specialist

As Transportation Specialist I, you'll play a key role in keeping our shipments moving by partnering with carriers and internal teams to ensure materials are delivered and received safely, on time, and cost-effectively. You'll be the day-to-day point person for coordinating equipment, dispatching loads, monitoring service performance, and quickly resolving shipment issues so our customers and plants stay on track.-

In this fast-paced, highly collaborative role, you'll use tools like TMS, SAP, and Salesforce to tender loads, track capacity and freight costs, and investigate service exceptions. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement efforts, support carrier reviews with performance data, and grow your logistics skill set through training and cross-team support.

• Coordinate daily with carriers to secure equipment and support inbound and outbound shipping needs

• Partner with customer service teams to align on shipment requirements, priorities, and timelines

• Dispatch shipments to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing freight costs and service performance

• Monitor carrier performance and proactively address service issues or disruptions

• Identify potential capacity constraints and implement solutions to mitigate transportation risks

• Investigate and resolve shipment exceptions, including service failures and freight claims

• Utilize TMS, SAP, and Salesforce systems to manage shipments, track performance, and maintain accurate records

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, or other related discipline preferred.

• 1 -3 years of experience in transportation, supply chain, logistics, or customer service (preferred)

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities to meet established deadlines

• Working knowledge of transportation networks and rate structures (preferred)

• Strong systems aptitude, with experience in ERP, Warehouse Management, or Transportation Management systems (SAP experience a plus)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends or issues

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan, "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed.

Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• LiveWell Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave - Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child & Elder Care

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program