Transportation Specialist - HAT​/CSC - Akron, OH

Work Type:
Hybrid

Shift Timings: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

• Support in reaching KPIs in the following areas:
  • Transportation cost within the region
  • Transportation service and lead times
• Assist/support in optimization of transportation for inbound and outbound deliveries to, from, and within the region.
• Support local and regional, internal/external customers in areas of:
  • Transportation Sourcing
  • SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality)
  • Emissions reporting
  • Transportation Cost Breakdown and Analysis
  • Transportation Processes
  • Transportation Performance
  • Transportation provider evaluation and auditing
• Fix and respond to service disruptions.
• Assist/support in local/regional operational and transactional trade compliance.
• Assist colleagues in shipment tracking and tracing.
• Assist/support for export/import documentation.
• Maintain internal systems and records as required.
• Assist/support for expedited shipments and solutions.
• Freight invoice approval, coding, and processing as required.
• Assist/support in regional cost and service improvement projects.
• Support regional service level agreements.
• Assist/support regional transportation manager in meeting transportation budget goals, outcomes, and forecasting.
• Provide monthly progress and reporting to Regional Transportation Manager.
• Coordinate product returns.
• Ongoing training as required.
• Travel as required.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required.

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date.
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine.
• Wellness program.
• Employee discounts.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&DD insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Direct deposit.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Time.

• BS in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent experience.
• 0-5 years of minimum experience.
• Previous Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation experience.
• Special Knowledge, Certification or Licenses in Supply Chain and/or Logistics as an asset.
• Skillful MS Office users (mainly Excel, PowerPoint & Word).
• Ability to give feedback as needed.
• Understanding of supply chain processes.
• Understanding of domestic and international transportation processes.
• Thorough understanding in logistics and distribution processes and compliance.
• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written.
• Additional Languages are preferred.
• US Work Permit required.

• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with all business areas for the good of Epiroc.
• Business oriented and able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Openness to change and reactiveness.
• Well organized.
• Strong Supply Chain Orientation.
• Presentation skills are a must.
• Capability to support and teach at all levels.
• Excellent planning and execution capabilities.
• Passion and commitment towards the best interest of the company.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Must be able to work and communicate well with all functions and business areas.
• Must be able to drive actions and results within your own and other functions.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Employment at Epiroc is at-will
, which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing.

Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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