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.

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• 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.
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Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s 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 level

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 necessar

• 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 shipments@sea-wire.com 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
• Bachelor’s 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