Traffic Administrator

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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

Pay:

$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.

Benefits:

• 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)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking