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Saint-Gobain

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Malvern

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), transportation knowledge, ERP experience (SAP a plus), strong analytical skills, and good communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
  • You will secure transportation carriers, communicate daily with carriers and customer service, monitor performance, manage exceptions, dispatch shipments, and support logistics improvements.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business or other related discipline or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to work independently to meet established deadlines
  • Understands transportation rate structures and networks
  • Strong systems aptitude, with experience in ERP, Warehouse Management and/or Transportation Management systems, experience with SAP a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Consistent with corporate objectives, support the logistical needs of the organization by securing transportation carriers on a daily basis who will provide a preferred level of service to our customers and plants at the least cost.
  • Communicate with carriers on a daily basis to secure required equipment for delivery or receipt of material.
  • Communicate daily with customer service departments as a means to monitor expected shipping requirements.
  • Monitor carriers daily to ensure defined performance criteria is met.
  • Support the logistic and overall supply plan and recognize where changes in capacity requirements may impede carrier related service.
  • Utilize TMS, SAP, and SalesForce and other system-related tools to tender loads, monitor freight cost, shipment capacities and service performance for assigned locations.
  • Enter and investigate carrier-related service exceptions and follow up with carriers when corrective actions are needed.
  • Request Bill of Lading or other delivery information required to file or settle a claim with a carrier.
  • Request Bill of Lading or other delivery information as requested by customer service representatives.
  • Participate in monthly carrier meetings as required and present performance data.
  • Stay up to date with national transportation guidelines and requirements.
  • Dispatch shipments to ensure on-time delivery, while maintaining cost targets.
  • Maximize house carrier turns and maintain carrier commitment levels.
  • Proactively address service failures and identify solutions.
  • Support other regional dispatchers during times of vacations, illness, etc.
  • Special projects as assigned to continue the improvement of Supply chain.
  • Attend training session focused on skill development and process improvement of Logistics.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Transportation Specialist at CertainTeed?

The main responsibility is to support the logistical needs by securing transportation carriers daily to provide preferred service to customers and plants at the least cost.

What qualifications are required for this Transportation Specialist position?

A High School Diploma is required, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent experience.

What systems will I be using in this role?

You will utilize TMS, SAP, SalesForce, and other system-related tools to manage and monitor freight costs, shipment capacities, and service performance.

Is previous transportation experience necessary for applicants?

While not explicitly stated, understanding transportation rate structures and networks is important, indicating that some previous experience may be beneficial.

What skills are desired for this position?

Strong analytical skills, a good understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and good verbal and written communication skills are desired.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are opportunities for training sessions focused on skill development and process improvement in Logistics.

What kind of performance criteria will I be monitoring?

You will monitor carrier performance daily to ensure defined performance criteria are met for service and capacity.

Are there any special projects involved in this role?

Yes, you may be assigned special projects to continue the improvement of the Supply Chain.

What are some of the perks offered with this position?

Some perks include excellent healthcare options, parental leave, a competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, pet insurance options, and employee recognition programs.

Is this position solely an independent role?

No, while you will work independently to meet deadlines, you will also support regional dispatchers during times of need, such as vacations or illness.

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Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Developed through a continuous innovation process, our integrated solutions provide sustainability and performance in daily life, addressing the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry. In this way, we contribute to reducing carbon emissions, leveraging resource efficiency and increasing circularity. Saint-Gobain believes in progress and seeks to be a game-changer that improves individual and collective health and wellness. We are convinced that the solutions that meet everyone’s essential needs and allow us to live better together, without jeopardizing future generations, are still to be invented. Our commitment to reach this ambitious objective is guided by our shared purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”. €47.9 billion in sales in 2023 160,000 employees, located in 76 countries Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050