Transportation Specialist

The Transportation Team is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join their dynamic team. 

Job Summary:

• Performs daily operational tasks in support of departmental, fulfillment and corporate objectives.  

 Job Responsibilities: 

• Daily involvement in transportation operations including, but not limited to the following:
  • Coordination of inbound and outbound transportation for Westminster, MD and Crawfordsville, IN facilities via truckload, LTL, small package, airfreight carriers
  • Coordination of drop shipments from all US bindery locations (including galley distribution) directly to customers
  • Pool distribution from locations throughout the United States
  • Preparation of international documentation for export shipments
  • Maintenance of Initials ship schedules as necessary
  • Research of freight payment issues to ensure timely payment of carrier invoices
  • Assist with investigation and preparation of freight claims with carriers
  • Monitor carrier performance / tracking of shipments
  • Collaborate with shipping teams to optimize shipments
• Primary point of operational contact for interdepartmental inquiries
• Performance of other duties as required

Qualifications/skills required:  

• Strong work ethic and initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications
• Familiarity with warehouse operations helpful, but not required
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Excellent problem solving skills

The salary for this position is $44,000-$60,000 per year.

All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. 

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.  In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.  Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.  More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Maryland 

City: Westminster 

Postal Code: 21157 

Job ID: 274895

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