Transportation Job Description
Transportation
provides guidance on systems testing and acceptance using systems simulation software and hardware in the loop testing.
Transportation Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective transportation job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included transportation job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Need to maintain an appropriate level of knowledge/expertise regarding governmental regulations pertaining to import requirements, carrier rules and regulations
Instructs and trains all associates assigned to the transport department in company procedures and regulations
Lead as a role model for others
Review current internal business processes (including distribution) impacting transportation costs
Overseeing non-professional vendor performances, vendor issues regarding compliance with all aspects of services, both billing and service related
Supporting Managed Long Term Care administrative and clinical departmental operations, optimize solutions delivery and change management
Organizing office procedures and workflows to assure smooth and effective operations
Overseeing the necessary operations to ensure successful vendor electronic billing
Managing Payroll using Kronos Payroll System
Supervising the Operations Specialist and other business (non-clinical) staffing
Transportation Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Transportation
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CNA, BLS, CDL, CMV, AICP, CPR, MRPT, DOT, TA, IQP
Education for Transportation
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the transportation job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Business, Supply Chain Management, General Education, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business/Management, Management, Business/Administration, Economics
Skills for Transportation
Desired skills for transportation include:
Excel
Regulations
Site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs
Practices and procedures the laws
Guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Microsoft Office
DOT
Desired experience for transportation includes:
Accounts Payable duties for invoice approval of non-patient services
Manage proactive communication with the Facilities, supply chain partners and suppliers in case of operational issues that will impact on-time delivery
Support introduction of Transwide Slot booking tool into a facility, analysis monthly performance data, and leading projects to improve carrier and supplier operational performance
Provide research, analysis, and recommendations and assist implementation effort to customers on transportation, logistics, and hazardous materials issues that affect manufacturing or parts distribution operations
Acts as first point of contact for the assigned Facility, and carriers regarding surface transport issue escalation (tender rejects, poor performance, events and disruptions…), questions and requests
Performs analysis on key indicators for assigned lanes, monitors trends and recommends actions to sustain performance
Transportation Examples
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Transportation Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a transportation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation
- Documenting retail freight accrual process
- Analyzing (mode selection, estimated cost of shipments)
- Schedule inbound and outbound shipments
- Be cross trained as back-up for Shipping Clerks
- Back up for weekly freight bill audit validation
- Will be certified in CFR-49, IATA, IMDG and 7 Habits for Highly Effective People
- Learn and train to market, service and promote J.B
- Development and monitoring of Field Support measures of performance Development and management of corrective actions and continuous process improvement Development and improvement of standardized work processes Financial Management & Reporting Account Performance Management & Reporting Supervises others (hire, promote, coach, development and performance management) Operations (OS&D, Returns, Claims
- Order printer supplies and maintain printer/fax equipment
- Troubleshoot driver handheld PDT devices
Qualifications for transportation
- Two to Three Years - Experience in similar operations analytical position and or Transportation Area (required)
- Ability to handle a fast paced environment simultaneously supervising multiple productions
- Knowledge of studio driver union rules, per each local union, from which the company is hiring drivers
- Access to long roster of high quality vendors
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program with a preference for transportation preferred
- Mode Optimization (Private Fleet vs
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of transportation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation
- Update system with site change information to be used by route drivers
- Update system with frequency changes to be used by route drivers and plant operations
- Greets and signs in all visitors
- Communicate live load depot times to our partners at the plant
- Review and repair faulty Geo Coding in our Roadnet mapping database
- Demonstrate accuracy with data retrieval, manipulation and calculation
- Ability to interpret data into compelling insights and present to a variety of levels of leadership
- Competent in training new and existing employees on best practices
- Maintain and create standard operating procedures to increase efficiencies with both internal and external partners
- Manage direct reports daily responsibilities as it fit to the needs of the origination
Qualifications for transportation
- Able to drive and navigate through both city and highway traffic
- Able to lift up to 50lbs (assisting customers with luggage)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or related field or (8) years equivalent work experience
- Develop transportation strategy to support client's logistics strategy
- Define transportation strategy based on new business requirements
- Working knowledge of TM capabilities used within assigned account(s) - TM, CM, ROL
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of transportation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation
- Possess a strong position for data and information accuracy
- Works with internal partners to manage international freight documentation and compliance
- Works with upper level management to provide forecasting of annual freight volume and spend
- Pack and check flights
- Load and off-load food, beverage carts and equipment into vehicles and on/off aircraft
- Drive catering vehicle and properly positions catering vehicle to aircraft
- Check and assure vehicle is in operable condition
- Inform manager of any maintenance needs or mechanical problems with vehicle
- Pack, organize and secure equipment into carriers and place onto carts
- Clean and maintain catering vehicles
Qualifications for transportation
- Demonstrates familiarity of computers and data entry
- Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain management or business
- Three to five years of supply chain management experience with an emphasis in international trade
- Three to five years of supply chain or operational supply chain analysis experience
- Two to three years of distribution industry experience preferred
- Experience with managing employees is preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of transportation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation
- Direct the proper selection, purchase and utilization of Company assets in support of the Delivery department
- Prepare budget, profit plans and capital requests as required
- Perform the duties of the associates supervised, and perform other related duties as needed (as qualified)
- Prepares budget, profit plans and capital requests as required
- Support the Director of Transportation by assisting with developing transportation routes
- Review all field lesson requests and arrange approved transportation as needed
- Maintain preventative management schedules for all buses
- Manage all SoCal Transportation Operations
- Great commission potential
- Must be a self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Qualifications for transportation
- Periodic travel is required (less than 5%)
- Document load/material discrepancies
- Minimum of one (1) years transportation experience
- More than 3 years of experience servicing customers in the transportation/logistics industry as a coordinator, shipment router or other similarly situated air freight forwarding professional
- Ability to communicate orally with co-workers
- Ability to communicate orally with coworkers and managers using two-way radios
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of transportation. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for transportation
- Apply new and existing accounts into Roadnet , Peoplenet, CoolTrax database
- Maintain WBS/Roadnet/Peoplenet for customer and route accuracy – this is a daily routine to keep both systems current
- Update and maintain all map books
- Review routes with drivers/make corrections in all system when changes are applied
- Transportation assistance for all driver a.m
- Works closely with Business Analysis Supervisor to keep required 5 day customer set up current
- Is knowledgeable in all fields of WBS Customer Sites, Maintaining Customer sites information for Safety reviews for each site prior to delivery
- Manages returns and requesting feedback from warehouse on relocation of those returns for reship
- Recapping customer activity and updating active/inactive accounts to keep the master routes current and to remove “DED” accounts
- New account set up (this is different everywhere and needs to be discussed
Qualifications for transportation
- Ability to push and pull heavy carts and wagons required
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and beverage carriers required
- Ability to stand and walk for entire shift required
- Frequent stooping to pick up equipment from ground level required
- Frequent repetitive motions, reaching and handling required
- Attention to detail required for packing of flights and catering flights to position carriers and carts in correct/assigned locations