Transportation specialist

• Analyzing the effectiveness of existing Transportation processes and customer delivery for all aspects of transportation including but not limited to: parcel, LTL (less than truckload), FTL (full truckload), carrier deliveries at local, regional and national impact
• Ensuring carrier performance and Cencora objectives are aligned
• Recommends and contributes to improved strategies in order to reduce cost as a result of these efforts
• Supports transportation directors and managers through direction of Corporate Transportation initiatives
• Manages the courier base: focusing on overseeing daily deliveries to customer base and handling any issues that arise
• Works closely with carrier partners, forward distribution centers and Cencora/MWI departments to manage any issues related to claims, payment, delivery issues, and related needs
• Works closely with the Commercial Sales teams to incorporate new customer opportunities into the tote delivery initiatives
• Monitors and reports shipment statuses of all daily outbound shipments
• Develops SOP’s that ensure all carriers follow the proper policies and procedures when delivering end mile customer orders
• Develops and maintains dashboard that will analyze daily/weekly/monthly transportation KPIs (key performance indicators)
• Works closely with carrier partners, forward distribution centers, and Cencora/MWI departments, to manage/resolve any issues related to claims
• Works with carriers and Transportation Managers as needed to improve various aspects of performance, to be managed and reported by carrier scorecard
• Proficient in data acquisition from various transportation management systems which include but not limited to: WMS, SCALE, XT, TMS, PKMS, IBS, Power BI, FourKites, Green Mountain, and other systems or data sources as needed or added
• Analyzes and performs freight & lane characteristics to ensure customers are systemically assigned to the optimal carrier and sourcing policies for end mile delivery
• Works to continuously improve business processes and designs by developing and providing data that results in the implementation of initiatives that reduce cost, improve effectiveness and enhance customer experience
• Supports new carriers onboarding and technology partners as needed
• Supports in managing all carrier contracts, depot address, and depot inspection database for all carriers
• Supports in preparing and gathering data and requirements for transportation request for proposal’s (RFP’s) and carrier conversions
• Conducts carrier hub audits in both in person and remote as needed
• Upon direction from Transportation Managers, prepare and conduct uploads for areas of XT routing, sourcing policy and Manner of Transport (MOT) creations.

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience in the preparation of, or responding to, RFP’s and RFQ’s in a transportation environment
• Knowledge of logistics, ideally has previous experience in transportation
• Normally requires minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services and products
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs
• knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of automated freight pay and audit processes
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
• Required knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Access including database creation, importing tables, queries, macros, forms and reporting.

Exposure to courier industry and/or pool distribution environments helpful, small package, LTL, and TL experience a plus.

• Medical
• dental
• vision care
• comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• support for working families
• backup dependent care
• adoption assistance
• infertility coverage
• family building support
• behavioral health solutions
• paid parental leave
• paid caregiver leave
• variety of training programs
• professional development resources
• opportunities to participate in mentorship programs
• employee resource groups
• volunteer activities