Full job description Transportation and Logistics Specialist Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
Assisting the business function and/or business excellence centers, as a Transportation and Logistics Specialist, you will ensure that goods are shipped while meeting quality, legal and costs parameters. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the NEMA Motor Division by actively contributing towards the execution and coordination of all daily activities within the traffic team.
Your responsibilities Freight planning: Administer the strategic plan for the efficient movement of goods, considering various transportation modes including parcel, LTL (Less than Truckload), TL (Truck Load), rail, imports and exports. Collaborate with carriers to negotiate rates, secure capacity and ensure timely pickups and deliveries while optimizing routing and scheduling to minimize costs and enhance overall transportation efficiency. Freight pay: Coordinate the prompt and accurate processing of invoices in the freight payment process and validate carrier invoices against contractual agreements to promptly resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to maintain accurate financial records related to transportation expenses Claims management: Oversee the claims process related to over, short and damaged (OSD) goods while investigating and gathering relevant information to support claim resolutions, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. Data analysis and reporting: Lead the maintenance of master data pertinent to logistics activities and systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Know and understand the strategic KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) for the traffic team, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement Your background High School Diploma/GED with minimum 8 years of experience in transportation/logistics OR Associate Degree with minimum 6 years of experience in transportation/logistics OR Bachelors Degree with minimum 4 years of experience in transportation/logistics. Preferred Experience Includes: Proficiency with SAP/GPC TMS (Transportation Management System), manufacturing experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision Able to handle multiple tasks, changing priorities and perform well under pressure Willing to attend leadership and continuing education classes Candidates must already have a work authorization that would allow them to work for ABB in the US Benefits Retirement plan Life insurance Disability insurance Wellbeing program Healthcare plan More about us ABB's NEMA Motors Division markets, designs and manufactures the market-leading Baldor-Reliance® brand of industrial motors. As the #1 global manufacturer of NEMA motors, our quality products are designed to reliably and efficiently meet the challenges our customers face. Our business is investing in technology, tools, people and processes to ensure our general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at . Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
