Transportation and Logistics Specialist
ABB
- Fort Smith, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Freight planning: Administer the strategic plan for the efficient movement of goods, considering various transportation modes including parcel, LTL (Less than Truckload), TL (Truck Load), rail, imports and exports.
- Collaborate with carriers to negotiate rates, secure capacity and ensure timely pickups and deliveries while optimizing routing and scheduling to minimize costs and enhance overall transportation efficiency.
- Freight pay: Coordinate the prompt and accurate processing of invoices in the freight payment process and validate carrier invoices against contractual agreements to promptly resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to maintain accurate financial records related to transportation expenses
- Claims management: Oversee the claims process related to over, short and damaged (OSD) goods while investigating and gathering relevant information to support claim resolutions, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Data analysis and reporting: Lead the maintenance of master data pertinent to logistics activities and systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Know and understand the strategic KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for the traffic team, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
- High School Diploma/GED with minimum 8 years of experience in transportation/logistics OR Associate Degree with minimum 6 years of experience in transportation/logistics OR Bachelors Degree with minimum 4 years of experience in transportation/logistics.
- Preferred Experience Includes: Proficiency with SAP/GPC TMS (Transportation Management System), manufacturing experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision
- Able to handle multiple tasks, changing priorities and perform well under pressure
- Willing to attend leadership and continuing education classes
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would allow them to work for ABB in the US
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellbeing program
- Healthcare plan