Transportation Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Outbound Trucks and Small Package teams for timely, accurate shipments.
• Confirm freight methods with Sales and Order Management, identifying revenue-driving PPA opportunities.
• Monitor SEA inbound shipments via the shipments@sea-wire.com email.
• Ensure data accuracy between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP).
• Audit freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and approve payments.
• File and track shipment claims, including research for video and packaging.
• Manage carrier relationships and conduct rate negotiations.
• Oversee export control and employee training.
• Facilitate cross-team communication and generate reports.
• Implement shipping process improvements for local shipments.
• Establish packaging standards across shipping commodities and identify cost savings.
• Enter freight shipments into Piyovi and customer systems.
• Communicate with Sales and Freight Forwarders.
• Prepare international documents (SLI/SEDs).
• Define packaging and damage prevention standards.
• Transition current collect customers to PPA (Prepay and Add).
• Participate in ongoing projects involving automation and proactive shipping strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation management, logistics, project management, or similar is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with various 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.