Transportation Management Specialist

Title: Transportation Management Specialist
Job ID: 5397
Work Location: Greer, South Carolina 29651, USA
A shift
Earliest Assignment Start Date: 9/21/2026
Assignment End Date: 12/31/2027 (subject to the annual extension review process in 2027).

What are the key objectives of the position?

• Supports the transportation service provider to ensure they meet all key performance indicators (KPIs) and serves as a point of contact to assist in resolving any issues related to achieving the targets.
• Leads and steers projects related to the provider and demonstrates the ability to create and utilize escalation processes to ensure support and accountability of the transportation service provider.

• List the major duties/accountabilities to achieve the position''s key objectives.
• Performs and documents both monthly and quarterly evaluations of transportation service provider performance to ensure they are achieving all established targets.
• Reports on the transportation service provider non-conformances in a structured manner.
• Defines an escalation process for reporting identified repetitive issues with corresponding countermeasures.
• Utilizes defined escalation paths when required to ensure that support, action, and accountability are provided, and to steer as needed.
• Provides recommendations on how the transportation service provider can improve operational efficiencies, including, but not limited to, team collaboration, visual management, best practices, etc.
• Collaborates actively with the transportation service providers and/or other process partners impacted by the transportation service provider’s processes.
• Ensures process standardization is maintained on all shifts through process revisions and communications with the immediate team and/or transportation service providers.
• Establishes individual performance targets for transportation service providers and provides documented quarterly performance reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the client Operations Supervisor.

• BA/BS degree in Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field,
• or the equivalent of 4+ years’ experience in a related area, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years of professional experience managing logistics service provider/supplier contract compliance and/or supply chain management experience.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills to include Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as proved through business application.
• 5+ years of proven problem-solving skills.
• 3+ years of conducting predictive analytics or statistical risk analysis. 3+ years of transportation scheduling.
• 3+ years of communication skills (oral and written) as proven through business application.

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)