Transportation Specialist

Overview:

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. Watch our values video to learn more about what we do, our commitment to sustainability and our company values and culture.

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Onsite Free Clinic

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!

• Virtual Medical Services

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)

• Paid parental leave

• Company paid life insurance

• Vacation time to enjoy getting away

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Summary of Position

In this role, you will monitor and manage a variety of logistics-related tasks to ensure reliable and ethical transportation of Knauf Insulation's products. Follow procedures for distribution to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost. Communicate within Knauf and service customers with the best option for delivery. In addition, this role is accountable for tendering freight to carriers according to company expectations and communicating changes that develop on outbound shipments.

Responsibilities:

• Tender freight to the appropriate carriers according to Strategic Logistics initiatives

• Regularly communicate with Customer Service Representatives, carriers and customers to follow up on deliveries and collect information to make appropriate changes to orders in SAP as needed

• Monitor EDI-tendered freight for acceptance or rejection

• Investigate, track and resolve detention notices and late deliveries

• Take the initiative to escalate potential transportation issues to the leadership team; Monitor transportation issues for delivery requirements in support of operational requirements

• Timely coordination/scheduling of pick-up and deliveries to/from factories, Suppliers and Customers including running daily reports and following up with carriers on trailers not picked up

• Responsible for on-time delivery and freight costs for assigned plant

• Embrace continuous improvement and change

• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce

• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization

• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate's Degree; Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of transportation-related work

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.