Domestic amp International Transportation Specialist Job

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PURPOSE:
Assist in the development and publication of the domestic and international transportation plan for the successful and safe movement of raw materials, WIP, and customer freight.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Utilize American Woodmark’s transportation management system (TMS), and other core systems to manage the platform.
* Serve as a central point of contact for logistics operations on 2nd
* Troubleshoot and resolve network performance issues against the published plan, client/provider agreements, and customer expectations
* Work closely and in conjunction with carrier customer service representatives, customs brokers, freight forwarders, internal clients, and external customers to mitigate exceptions
* Coach/Counsel carriers when lane performance falls below threshold levels
* Conduct after hours and weekend support for our manufacturing locations and FTL carriers
* Accomplish other duties as directed by supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representative, but not limited to, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Education, Experience and Skills
* An Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, or Logistics or a related field is preferred. (1-3 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education).
* Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
* Basic to intermediate knowledge of both domestic and international shipping terminology.
* Ability to learn and use American Woodmark transportation information technology systems.
* Ability to build business relationships and work effectively with all levels of employees within AWC, the customer’s organization, and our outside vendors and suppliers.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common transportation and business publications. Ability to listen and communicate effectively in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers/clients.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Regular evening and weekend work required.
This is a 2nd shift position with hours from 1pm – 9pm M-F with approximately 1 Saturday of production per month
This position allows working from home (telecommuting) two days per week and in the corporate office 3 days per week.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Job Criteria:
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Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
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