Transportation Specialist at Netafim Irrigation Inc

Fresno, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation, Communication, SAP, Distribution Operations, Warehouse Operations, Freight Management, Cost Optimization, Report Development, Customer Service, Problem Solving, International Shipping, Team Dynamics, Decision Making, Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Carrier Evaluation

Industry

Farming

Description

Description The Transportation Specialist position reviews the company’s transportation requirements and coordinates internally and externally, to assure the customers’ needs and transportation objectives are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties as assigned.) Serves as the primary interface to transportation activities with focus on inbound shipments. Develops, maintains, and reviews pertinent reports. Serves as primary interface between shipper and freight carriers. Suggest solutions and actions where and when necessary to meet established objectives. Optimizes freight costs by ensuring appropriate carriers are selected. Continually assesses transportation operations and suggests means for improving quality, efficiencies, and costs. Creates inbound and outbound freight schedules in conjunction with freight carriers and shipping coordinators to meet established objectives. Completes freight estimates, freight claims, and customer returns are being processed in a timely and efficient manner. Continually evaluates new carriers to ensure Netafim receives the balance of cost, services, and quality. Reviews, reports, and suggests courses of action. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include the following. High school diploma or equivalent, minimum of 3 years related experience APICS certifications preferred and or TMS experience EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent, minimum of 3 years related experience APICS certifications preferred and or TMS experience LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in English Spanish Speaking a plus SKILLS Distribution/ warehouse operations – Understand storage, handing, packaging, preservation, and delivery systems and functions. SAP – A working knowledge of WM and a basic understanding of SD and how they interface. The ability to create excel spreadsheets for reporting functions and an above average competency with Windows and related applications. Communication – Be able to effectively communicate in a variety of situations to a broad range of internal and external listeners. Transportation – Must have extensive knowledge of all forms of transportation and show competency of transportation systems, operations, and industry specifics. Knowledge in international shipping for both import and export is required. DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS The ability to maintain focus on Customers and Quality. To be oriented to team dynamics, details, organization and the use of sound judgement and decision – making. High-energy with a flexible schedule. PHYSICAL DEMANDS May sit long periods of time in a Distribution Center office environment. Will work the duration of the shift with a computer. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order picker general certification.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Specialist coordinates transportation activities to meet customer needs and objectives, focusing on inbound shipments. They optimize freight costs, create schedules, and evaluate carrier performance.