Job Abstract

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

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: 271640

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