Transportation Associate
Transportation Associate
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Transportation Associate aids in the coordinating and scheduling of safe transportation of our products regularly negotiating with and auditing carriers and communicating with suppliers.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Coordination with Outbound Trucks and Small Package teams to ensure timely accurate shipment
- Freight method confirmation with Sales and Order Management (including revenue driving PPA opportunities)
- Monitoring SEA inbound shipments through the emailprotected email
- Making sure Data between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP) is accurate
- Freight invoice auditing discrepancy resolutions and payment approvals
- Filing and tracking shipment claims including video and packaging research
- Managing carrier relationships and rate negotiations
- Export control and employee training
- Cross-team communication and report generation
- Implementation of shipping process improvements /Local shipments
- Packaging standards across shipping commodities and cost savings
- Freight shipment entry into Piyovi and customer systems
- Freight shipment entry into Piyovi and customer systems
- Communication with Sales and Freight Forwarders
- Preparation of international documents (SLI/SEDs)
- Packaging and damage prevention standards
- Transitioning current collect customers to PPA (Prepay and Add)
- Ongoing projects with automation and proactive shipping strategies
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelors degree in transportation management logistics project management or similar preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal collaboration skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to effectively interact with a variety of personnel at all organizational levels
Physical Requirements
- Ability to squat bend and lift. Can lift 5-15 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary
Benefits
All Full-Time SEA employees are eligible for the following company benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurances
- 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life
- Wellness Program Discounts
- Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- 401K with up to 6% employer contribution match
- 7 Paid Annual Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (3 weeks accrued within first year)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Incentives
- Monthly employee and family events
Company Overview
SEA Wire and Cable is a growing dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals. We seek qualified individuals who possess the drive and vision required to be part of a success-oriented team.
SEA is a leading logistical supplier to the Military and Commercial Aerospace market. Founded in 1970 as a manufacturers rep SEA began to expand its focus into the stock and distribution of military wire and cable in the 1980s. Since then the company has continued to horizontally grow their product offering and improve their systems to provide customers with the high level of service they have come to expect from SEA for over 50 years.
SEA continues to operate as a family environment with a dedication to quality work.
**Once you have completed the application process you will receive an email with a description of the next step and link to a survey. You must complete this survey in order for your application to be reviewed.**
Are we right for each other Can you check off most of these
- Enjoys being part of a team that has goals.
- Can be coached to reach high potential.
- Has the want and ability to train learn and grow.
- Prides self on doing it right the first time.
- Believes it is all in the details.
- Likes being hands-on.
- Enjoys using technology like computers and tablets.
- Is seeking a work family.
- Wants to grow within a company.
- Values work-life balance.
- Drives toward continual improvement of self and peers. Today can be my best day.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
It is the policy of SEA Wire and Cable Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) in accordance with all applicable laws to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
