Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients Who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service quality value and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide specialized Information Technology support for our strategic business partners within the client Corporate Center.
Title: Transportation Analyst
Work Location: Seattle WA 98101
Duration: 2 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid. Monday to Thursday in the office - Friday from home - not flexible.
Shift:8.00AM/9.00AM-4.3PM/5.30PM
Job Description:
- At least (2) BAs who are strong and are able to complete physical tasks such as moving barricades stanchions boxes and similar items.
- All BAs must be able to work both the Tuesday & Thursday events. This is to ensure consistency with our store team and minimize the amount of on-site training we need.
- Preference is for (1) BA to be bilingual in Spanish if possible.
- Preference is to receive confirmed BA names & headshot 2 weeks in advance of start date.
- Request BA contact numbers in advance of start date.
- The ideal candidate can competently use Microsoft Tools such as Outlook Excel and Word.
- This person is also comfortable with using (or learning to use) transportation management system (TMS) software to execute shipments manage exceptions communicate with stakeholders and pull meaning from data.
- We want someone who is motivated results oriented committed to providing outstanding customer service and is interested in learning more about the movement of goods in a retail environment.
- This position is primarily responsible for booking freight (truckload intermodal less than truckload) from our US based suppliers into client distribution and fulfillment centers (DCs and FCs) and ensuring this freight delivers on time and in full.
A day in the life
- Plan and execute booking of inbound shipments in the TMS
- Monitor freight movement to ensure deliveries are on time and in full
- Troubleshooting configuration and User Acces for TMS
- Partner with stakeholders within the supplier community carrier network distribution centers and merchandising to maintain flow of goods
- Work closely with other members of the Domestic First Mile Transportation team to maximize operational efficiencies and cost savings
Skills: You own this if you have
- Excellent Communication Skills (i.e. written verbal)
- Comfortable in a fast pace collaborative work environment
- PC knowledge including Microsoft Office applications
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce Diversity.