Job Description
Requisition ID: 24699
Job Category: Logistics/Demand \& Supply Chain
Career level: Specialist
Contract type: Permanent
Location:
Blue Bell, PA, US
**TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST, NA**
**AUTOMOTIVE**
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Salary Range: $71,000 \- $80,000
**Position Overview**
The Transportation Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing transportation operations to ensure timely, cost\-effective, and compliant delivery of goods. This role plays a critical part in managing carrier performance, controlling freight costs, improving service levels, and enhancing end\-to\-end logistics efficiency through data\-driven insights and process improvements.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Transportation Planning \& Execution**
* Plan and coordinate daily transportation activities, including shipment scheduling, load consolidation, and route optimization
* Ensure timely and accurate execution of shipments (inbound and outbound) aligned with customer requirements and service level agreements (SLAs)
* Manage exceptions such as delays, damages, and delivery issues, ensuring rapid resolution
**Carrier Management**
* Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers to ensure reliable transportation services
* Monitor carrier performance (OTD, transit times, cost efficiency) and drive continuous improvement
* Support carrier selection, onboarding, and contract compliance
**Freight Cost Management**
* Analyze freight spend, identify cost\-saving opportunities, and support implementation of cost optimization initiatives
* Validate freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with agreed tariffs and contracts
* Track and report key cost metrics (cost per shipment, cost per ton/mile, premium freight)
**Compliance \& Documentation**
* Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, trade compliance requirements, and company policies
* Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs paperwork, and export/import documentation
* Support audit readiness and adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT, customs regulations)
**Systems \& Process Management**
* Utilize transportation and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, TMS) for shipment planning, tracking, and reporting
* Maintain accurate transportation master data (lanes, transit times, carriers, rates)
* Support system improvements, testing (UAT), and digital tool adoption
**Performance Monitoring \& Reporting**
* Track and report transportation KPIs such as on\-time delivery, transit time adherence, freight cost, and carrier performance
* Develop dashboards and performance reports using tools like Power BI or Excel
* Provide insights and recommendations to improve service and reduce logistics costs
**Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
* 3–6\+ years of experience in transportation, logistics operations, or supply chain execution
* Hands\-on experi...