Transportation Specialist

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Transportation, the Transportation Specialist is responsible for supporting all of the commercial shipping needs of the retail and rental organization, including but not limited to domestic and international freight routing, monitoring small parcel deliveries, filing claims, assisting with customs documentations and audits, and monitoring stores’ seasonal shipping status. This position will work closely with many cross-functional teams, such as all retail warehouses, VRR merchants, accounts payable, international customs, external vendors, and third-party carriers. This position will support the prioritization of shipping retail and rental products in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring shipments arrive at their final destination on time, complete, and with clear and consistent communication to all teams. 
 
Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.03/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Point of contact relates to all commercial transportation needs with our DCs, merchants, vendor community, and store operations.
• Manage Freight Pay both in US Bank portal and through uploader process with accounts payable to ensure proper allocation of accounting strings. Invoice amount is within expectations, and only VRR shipments are utilized on VRR shipper accounts.
• Review invoices and US Bank reports for any vendor compliance issues and report those issues into Traverse.
• Provide weekly reporting and analysis of week's spend to leadership.
• Maintain and track spending on transportation projects.
• Coordination of rental bike off-season movement and storage.
• Coordination of winter retirement to retail DCs and Urban resorts.
• Coordination of any seasonal or one-off shipments.
• Submit and follow up on all freight and small parcel claims.
• Run reports for all inbound shipments and follow up on any potential issues or delays with the carrier.
• Maintain shipping status for stores during seasonal and inventory closures.
• Audit all customs documentation to ensure accurate information and vendor compliance.
• Monitor and submit invoices to AP for customs shipments and monthly CBSA payment for on time payment and to ensure no service disruption.
• Assist with any VRR international shipments, including but not limited to routing shipments, answering questions about completing customs documents, approving clearance under VRR, and any other questions pertaining to customs. 
• Assist with completing customs documentation on behalf of either internal DCs or external vendors.
• Identify Importer of Record on international shipments.
• Maintain a general understanding of US and Canada trade regulations/programs by attending monthly webinars.
• Attending carrier performance review meetings as required.
• Other tasks as assigned. 

Job Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred  
• 3 years’ experience in transportation, retail/rental stores, and/or distribution centers
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Intermediate skills in Excel
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees and external vendors
• Able to work autonomously balancing multiple projects while providing a high level of customer service
• Ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail; highly organized
• Strong analytical skills with basic understanding of accounting and finances 
  
  The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances, click here.