Strong written and verbal collaboration skills are required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels is required.
Ability to squat, bend, lift 5–15 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary is required.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Outbound Trucks and Small Package teams to ensure timely, accurate shipments.
Confirm freight methods with Sales and Order Management, including revenue-driving Prepay and Add opportunities.
Monitor SEA inbound shipments through the designated email inbox.
Ensure data between Piyovi (transportation management system) and Rubicon (enterprise resource planning system) is accurate.
Audit freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and approve payments.
File and track shipment claims, including conducting video and packaging research.
Manage carrier relationships and negotiate rates.
Handle export control and employee training.
Communicate across teams and generate reports.
Implement shipping process improvements and manage local shipments.
Maintain packaging standards across shipping commodities and identify cost savings.
Enter freight shipments into Piyovi and customer systems.
Communicate with Sales and freight forwarders.
Prepare international documents, including SLI/SEDs.
Maintain packaging and damage-prevention standards.
Transition current collect customers to Prepay and Add.
Work on ongoing automation and proactive shipping strategy projects.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in transportation management, logistics, project management, or a similar field is preferred.
Job Summary
The Transportation Associate aids in the coordinating and scheduling of safe transportation of our products, regularly negotiating with, and auditing carriers, and communicating with suppliers.
Responsibilities and Duties
Coordination with Outbound Trucks and Small Package teams to ensure timely, accurate shipment
Freight method confirmation with Sales and Order Management (including revenue driving PPA opportunities)
Monitoring SEA inbound shipments through the [email protected] email
Making sure Data between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP) is accurate
Freight invoice auditing, discrepancy resolutions, and payment approvals
Filing and tracking shipment claims, including video and packaging research
Managing carrier relationships and rate negotiations
Export control and employee training
Cross-team communication and report generation
Implementation of shipping process improvements /Local shipments
Packaging standards across shipping commodities and cost savings
Freight shipment entry into Piyovi and customer systems
Communication with Sales and Freight Forwarders
Preparation of international documents (SLI/SEDs)
Packaging and damage prevention standards
Transitioning current collect customers to PPA (Prepay and Add)
Ongoing projects with automation and proactive shipping strategies
Qualifications and Skills
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in transportation management, logistics, project management, or similar preferred.
Excellent written and verbal collaboration skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to effectively interact with a variety of personnel at all organizational levels
Physical Requirements
Ability to squat, bend, and lift. Can lift 5-15 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary
Benefits
All Full-Time SEA employees are eligible for the following company benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurances
100% employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life
Wellness Program Discounts
Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
401K with up to 6% employer contribution match
7 Paid Annual Holidays
Paid Time-Off (3 weeks accrued within first year)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Incentives
Monthly employee and family events
Company Overview
SEA Wire and Cable is a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals. We seek qualified individuals who possess the drive and vision required to be part of a success-oriented team.
SEA is a leading logistical supplier to the Military and Commercial Aerospace market. Founded in 1970 as a manufacturer’s rep, SEA began to expand its focus into the stock and distribution of military wire and cable in the 1980s. Since then, the company has continued to horizontally grow their product offering and improve their systems to provide customers with the high level of service they have come to expect from SEA for over 50 years.
SEA continues to operate as a family environment with a dedication to quality work.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
It is the policy of SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO), in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.