Transportation Specialist

Descripción y detalle de las actividadesProvide local oversight and support for the Global Transportation teamLead a Material Specialists and transportation analystsWork closely with the Material Specialist team in the Steele, AL distribution center for batching work and looking for consolidation opportunities for the West coast Distribution operationsSupport international transportation activities and serve as a back-up for these activitiesWork with the transportation team tosupport and implement a Transportation Management System (TMS)Support transportation cost reduction activitiesWork directly with carriers as neededExercise independent judgment, make decisions independently, act as an officerStrategic leadership in transportation, freight negotiations and analytics. Lead initiatives based on identified opportunities.Support manufacturing plants, import/export, logistics and distribution global operations to identify and implement process improvement and cost savings opportunitiesManage the freight claim process globally