Transportation Specialist ONS

Description O'Neal Steel currently has an opening for a Transportation Specialist at our Corporate office in Birmingham, AL. The Transportation Specialist will schedule and route daily shipments to achieve the best customer service possible while maximizing the effectiveness of our delivery resources. Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To: + Schedule both customer and district deliveries daily. + Utilize routing software to determine most efficient delivery routes. + Identify over/under capacity issues and work with Sales Management and/or Supply Chain Management to resolve. + Manage a network of approved common carriers per location. + Work with common carriers when required to ship loads not able to be covered by our contracted 3rd Party Logistics (3PL). + Work with district Operations Management to ensure dispatch times align with capacity. + Utilize data management tools to identify continuous improvement opportunities such as load balancing volume, underutilized or inefficient use of resources, and expenses impacting district contribution margin. + Coordinate and schedule Mill pickups as needed. + Coordinate and schedule Return Authorization (RA) pickups as needed. + Work with 3PL as needed to ensure safe operation and achievable expectations. + Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position. Required Skills: To qualify for consideration an applicant must possess the following skills. Possession of these skills is a prerequisite for employment. + Analysis and interpretation + Communication, both oral and written + Interpersonal skills and motivation + Organization, problem solving, and cross-functional coordination + Judgement and decision making Desired Skills: The following skills are considered important to this position but may be learned on the job. Applicants will not be an eliminated from consideration if they do not possess these skills. + Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel + Must be able to concentrate and maintain productivity in high pressure situations + Type 20 words per minute Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test. Benefits: O'Neal offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: + Health, Vision and Dental Insurance + Work site Wellness Programs + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage + Tuition and Health club Reimbursement + Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance + Adoption Assistance + Training and Development Opportunities + 401k About Us: After more than 100 years in business, O'Neal Steel is now the United States' largest family-owned metals service center supplying carbon and alloy steel, stainless and aluminum products for companies nationwide. That's an important distinction because it means the family who started the company, and has guided its growth, continues to instrumental in its operation today. As a third-generation family-owned business, we remain committed to the principles of our founder - and the success of our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.