TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

The Transportation Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation and logistics activities across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

The role focuses on improving transportation efficiency, managing freight routes and carrier relationships, supporting transportation procurement, and monitoring logistics costs and performance.

Working closely with supply chain, procurement, suppliers, carriers, and operational teams, the Transportation Specialist helps develop reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions while supporting continuous improvement and standardized logistics processes.

The focus is on improving transportation performance, optimizing logistics networks, and supporting efficient freight operations. Key areas include:

• Transportation planning and optimization
• Freight routing and consolidation
• Carrier and supplier coordination
• Transportation cost analysis
• Logistics network optimization
• Freight procurement and tender support
• Transportation budget monitoring
• Shipment tracking and adjustments
• Transportation contract management
• Supply chain process improvement
• Logistics data analysis and reporting
• Cross-functional transportation coordination
• Transportation efficiency and cost reduction

In this role, you will coordinate transportation planning activities, analyze freight requirements, support carrier selection, and identify opportunities to improve logistics performance.

• Evaluate transportation requirements and identify suitable transportation modes for manufacturing operations, suppliers, and material flows.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize transportation routes and consolidation points.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, procurement, and logistics teams to support efficient freight operations.
• Support the preparation of scopes of work and documentation for transportation service bids and tenders.
• Assist procurement teams with carrier evaluations, service comparisons, and transportation cost analysis.
• Monitor shipments and adjust transportation plans based on changes in production volumes, material requirements, or operational priorities.
• Support transportation budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Analyze transportation costs, delivery performance, and logistics efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support transportation procurement and contract management processes.
• Participate in projects to standardize and improve transportation planning and logistics processes.
• Review transportation movements and identify consolidation opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate transportation activities across multiple facilities, suppliers, and operational locations.
• Maintain accurate transportation data, project documentation, and performance records.
• Prepare management reports, transportation analyses, and project status updates.
• Support transportation-related projects and monitor assigned goals and milestones.
• Ensure assigned activities follow applicable safety, operational, and compliance requirements.

We are looking for someone with practical transportation and supply chain experience who can combine analytical skills with effective logistics coordination and process improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Experience participating in supply chain or logistics improvement projects with demonstrated positive results.
• Understanding of transportation planning, freight movements, carrier coordination, and logistics operations.
• Experience with data organization, data cleansing, and data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP and logistics-related business systems.
• Ability to analyze transportation costs, operational performance, and logistics data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities across suppliers, carriers, procurement, and operational teams.

The strongest candidates combine transportation planning experience with analytical capabilities and an understanding of manufacturing logistics.

• Experience with transportation logistics processes and freight network optimization.
• Knowledge of automotive or vehicle manufacturing logistics.
• Experience coordinating transportation activities across multiple facilities or regions.
• Familiarity with carrier selection, transportation tenders, and freight procurement.
• Experience with transportation budget preparation and cost monitoring.
• Understanding of freight consolidation, route optimization, and transportation efficiency improvements.
• Experience supporting logistics contract management and procurement processes.
• Ability to develop meaningful transportation performance reports.
• Experience with SAP-based logistics and transportation processes.
• Spanish or German language skills are beneficial but not required.

This position is aligned with candidates who have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in transportation, logistics, purchasing, or supply chain operations.

At the Intermediate level, the focus is on independently coordinating regular transportation activities, supporting logistics planning, and contributing to transportation cost and process improvements.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing assigned transportation planning and carrier coordination activities.
• Analyzing freight routes, shipment requirements, and transportation costs.
• Supporting transportation tenders, carrier evaluations, and procurement processes.
• Monitoring transportation budgets and preparing operational reports.
• Identifying opportunities to improve freight consolidation and logistics efficiency.
• Supporting cross-functional transportation and supply chain improvement projects.
• Maintaining accurate logistics data and documentation.
• Coordinating transportation adjustments based on production and supply chain requirements.

This role operates primarily in transportation planning, supply chain management, procurement, and manufacturing logistics environments.

Activities involve coordination with suppliers, transportation providers, procurement teams, and logistics operations across multiple locations.

The position combines analytical work, transportation planning, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Work is primarily office-based, with interaction across operational and logistics functions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

For most positions, Adah International is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship. If sponsorship is not available for a specific opening, this will also be addressed during the application and screening process.

Adah International is an equal opportunity employer. We value professionalism, respect, teamwork, and fair opportunity for all qualified candidates.

We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and the ability to perform the role successfully. We are committed to maintaining a workplace and recruiting process that is respectful, inclusive, and free from discrimination.