Transportation Specialist

Company: Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Skills: Logistics Management
Experience: 5 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us.

The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment. Come be part of something special - start your journey today!

Transportation Specialist

This position is responsible for the process of managing contracted and brokered loads dispatched via our North America (NAM) Logistics team. The focus of this role is transactional, to include but not limited to, facilitating product shipments, exchanges, and returns from order set-up through invoice requisition.

This position should ensure the smooth transportation of Veolia equipment in which third-party logistics providers are responsible for the shipments. Managing the individual bookings and shipments, communicating directly with our Logistics specialists, handling contracts, metrics, loading/updating reference data, addressing invoice issues, and working as the liaison between the NAM Logistics team and WTS Sourcing are among the higher priority duties.

This position comes with a growth opportunity as well. Once the transitional duties are well understood and it has been established that they are being executed well, the strategic development of how we manage the relationship between contracted/brokered loads and our business may fall into scope of this position.

The role will be Norfolk, VA based at our Norfolk Service Center. Flexible work arrangements are possible after demonstrating competency in role, however maintaining a presence in/near the logistics team working area is necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST:

• Using SAP ERP and TMS, prepare and monitor load plans that direct the timely, efficient shipment, exchanges, and pickup/return of Veolia equipment
• Engage in communications with all parties to relay messaging around delays or issues concerning shipments
• Prepare and maintain monthly/quarterly reporting to calculate, track, and assess key transportation metrics to drive overall transportation improvement
• Works with carriers and third-party logistics providers to ensure efficient and timely transportation with engagement of shippers to improve pickup and delivery performance
• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures for documenting department activities
• Manage the Contract Hauler Tracker and the Contract Hauler Master Sheet that is used for monthly reports and to generate Contract Hauler Agreements for our third-party logistics providers
• Send out Contract Hauler Agreements to our third-party logistics providers for each booked load
• Develop a good rapport with our third-party logistics providers and carriers
• Receive signed paperwork from loads that are completed by Contract Haulers (Bill of Ladings and Work Orders). Ensure these documents are uploaded properly into SAP
• Work as liaison between NAM Logistics Department and Global Sourcing to seek out continuous process improvements, implement new contracted lanes, and take advantage of the global TMS (Uber Freight/Transplace) being used
• Work with EnVista and our sourcing team to ensure that our third-party logistics providers have invoices accurately processed and paid in a timely manner
• Manage operational moves (Veolia to Veolia) and project moves as needed
• Keep track of insurance certificates and all other relevant documentation for our third-party logistics providers
• Serve as an information resource for all areas of the business by providing project #s, delivery #s, costs, jobsite information, and other data related to transportation
• Crosstrain with Logistics Admin to cover vacations/time-off. These items will be more specific to Veolia company drivers and payroll

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in transportation related program preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED minimum requirement
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation related field (logistics, freight, load brokerage, driver management, fleet, etc.)
• Experience using load boards, load brokerage, and/or working with 3rd party logistics providers
• Ability to use business specific software programs (SAP, Movilizer, Transplace, Uber Freight, Tableau, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace applications
• Demonstrated communication skills and customer service experience required
• Ability to work well with internal teams (Logistics and corporate procurement) and external groups (brokers)
• Strong interaction skills, able to quickly and simply articulate concepts

We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!

 

SUEZ – Water Technologies & Solutions is now part of Veolia and operating as Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions. With operations in 130 countries and over 10,000 employees worldwide, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions solves the toughest water, wastewater and process challenges around the globe. Leveraging a comprehensive set of chemical, equipment and digital enabled services and products, the company helps customers optimize water resources and overcome process challenges. Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions serves customers across all industries, including food and beverage, metals and mining, power, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, and utilities.