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Summary
Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position: Traffic Administrator
Primary Objective of Position:
The Traffic Administrator is responsible for managing all domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Negotiates contracts with specialized carriers for truck load, super load, ocean freight, railroad, UPS and courier services.
- Determine best mode of transportation by using an outline drawing to estimate the weight and dimensions.
- Arrange LTL shipments through Insight TMS Portal.
- Packaging and shipping of small packages with UPS, FedEx and DHL Express. Must work closely with Final Assembly and Crating teams.
- Produce documents for domestic and international shipments, which include Bill of Lading, Packing List, Shipper's Letter of Instruction and the Commercial Invoice.
- Obtains transportation quotes for Sales Departments, New, Aftermarket, and Repair
- Prepare state permit letters for super loads.
- Audit Freight Invoices for Finance Department.
- File IRS Form 2290 Heavy Use Tax annually.
- Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations for trucking.
- Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Requires self-direction and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with external vendors and suppliers. Excellent customer service skills required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Outlook, MS Excel, and SAP.
- Maintain communication with several departments to insure timely shipments.
- Continue improvement to meet demands on challenging shipping schedule.
- Advise on shipping activities to ensure profitable outcome and meet company goals and objectives
$50,000
Physical Requirements:- Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to routinely move throughout the office and manufacturing facility to perform work.
- Requires the ability to routinely lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs daily to reach all areas of the manufacturing facility.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
- 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
- Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
- Company paid Holidays (13)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
- Secure, onsite free parking
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Job Description
Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position: Traffic Administrator
Primary Objective of Position:
The Traffic Administrator is responsible for managing all domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Negotiates contracts with specialized carriers for truck load, super load, ocean freight, railroad, UPS and courier services.
- Determine best mode of transportation by using an outline drawing to estimate the weight and dimensions.
- Arrange LTL shipments through Insight TMS Portal.
- Packaging and shipping of small packages with UPS, FedEx and DHL Express. Must work closely with Final Assembly and Crating teams.
- Produce documents for domestic and international shipments, which include Bill of Lading, Packing List, Shipper's Letter of Instruction and the Commercial Invoice.
- Obtains transportation quotes for Sales Departments, New, Aftermarket, and Repair
- Prepare state permit letters for super loads.
- Audit Freight Invoices for Finance Department.
- File IRS Form 2290 Heavy Use Tax annually.
- Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations for trucking.
- Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Requires self-direction and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with external vendors and suppliers. Excellent customer service skills required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Outlook, MS Excel, and SAP.
- Maintain communication with several departments to insure timely shipments.
- Continue improvement to meet demands on challenging shipping schedule.
- Advise on shipping activities to ensure profitable outcome and meet company goals and objectives
$50,000
Physical Requirements:- Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to routinely move throughout the office and manufacturing facility to perform work.
- Requires the ability to routinely lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs daily to reach all areas of the manufacturing facility.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
- 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
- Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
- Company paid Holidays (13)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
- Secure, onsite free parking
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