Transportation Specialist

Position : Transportation SpecialistDuration : 6 monthsLocation : Wichita Kansas 67202Pay rate : $16 on w2Shift : Monday - Friday, 8AM - 7PMPosition Purpose & SummaryBriefly explain the general purpose of the position.The primary purpose of this position is to support the shipment execution process for customers and client Business Units. This includes collecting, preparing, maintaining, and sending various required documentation to ensure scheduled shipments are carried out in an efficient manner. The Transportation Support Coordinator proactively monitors and communicates delivery status of shipments to sales, customers, carriers, and other stakeholders. Under limited supervision, this position resolves general return and diversion issues. The Transportation Assistant also collects and organizes data for company reporting, including metrics and service failures for management analysis.Principal AccountabilitiesDescribe in detail 4-5 major position responsibilities/duties, not tasks, listing the most important first.No duty should have a percentage less than 5% and all duties should add to 100%60% Monitor pick-ups and deliveries, communicating delays and reasons to sales and carriers. Respond to routine inquiries, manage returns, diversions and order changes, and documentation of late deliveries .20% Follow carrier issues from time of order entry to delivery.10% Compile documentation of service incidents to be presented to the management for resolution.10% Other Duties as Assigned, including collecting data for monthly scorecard.Education, Experience, SkillsIn bulleted statements, indicate the education, experience and skills for this position. Education includes formal education, certifications, accreditations, etc. Skills include applied knowledge and technical skills directly related to this position. Also include other specific requirements such as environmental conditions, physical effort, shift requirements, travel requirements, etc. Indicate only the actual MINIMUM REQUIRED qualifications. Other items should be listed in the "preferred qualifications" section.Minimum Required Qualifications• High School Diploma or equivalent• Working experience in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook• Availability to work weekends and holidays when neededSuccess Factors• Strong organizational skills• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective partnering with all internal and external stakeholders• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, including; sound prioritization, sense of urgency, and multitasking• Demonstrated strong client and customer focus• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem solving skills• Ability to handle multiple tasks independentlyPreferred Qualifications• Knowledge of logistics