Traffic Specialist
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Key details
- Location
- Buena Park, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
Develops and maintains economical and efficient transportation for the company and its customers, including the rating and routing of inbound and outbound shipments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinates with customers, carriers, riggers, warehouses, custom brokers, and all related Amada depts. (Parts /Tooling/Service/Software, and even Manufacturing) for the routing of outgoing and incoming shipments for which the company assumes responsibility or which affects company costs or customer satisfaction.
Requests freight quotes from preferred carriers and provide to sales engineers & their customers for rate comparison. Maintains a list of preferred or potential carriers that meet all our traffic requirements and have acceptable D&B ratings.
Tracks machine shipments en route and sends updates to customers (& riggers), sales engineers/managers, and service by email and phone to confirm scheduled delivery
Maintains tariffs and determines and keeps informed of current transportation requirements, restrictions, and rates to assure economical and efficient transportation service.
Processes SAP delivery for invoice processing
Updates and announces shipping details (Setup, Shipped, Delivered) in Edocs
Processes and reviews freight bills for correct rates
Supports team members as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Filing of related traffic documents as needed.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares special reports as needed.
Perform physical inventory at various showrooms or warehouse locations as needed.
Assists in miscellaneous duties within the company.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Dept Manager, Machine Logistics - Products
SUBORDINATE STAFF:
None
KNOWLEDGE:
Experience of at least 1-2 years in domestic heavy haul logistics and shipping documents.
Familiarity with sheet metal machine industry.
SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and detail oriented. Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and stay organized.
Computer knowledge in SAP, Microsoft Office, Windows a plus
TRAVEL:
Very little travel. Travel may be required during physical inventory.
MENTAL ABILITIES:
Ability to work harmoniously with others
Ability to accept and follow instructions
Ability to maintain positive attitude
WORKING CONDITIONS:
LIFTING: Average Weight: 15 lbs.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance