Traffic Management Specialist

About the role

The Traffic Management Specialist coordinates port handling and inland transportation activities, ensuring cargo is delivered and received efficiently at commercial and military seaports and airports.

Key responsibilities

• Receive inbound cargo manifests, prepare tasking folders, purchase requests, customs clearance documents, and update the Transportation Management System.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound cargo processing with subcontractors, track shipments, and ensure proper invoicing.
• Determine optimal transportation modes, liaise with seaport/airport authorities, shipping agents, and internal customers.
• Perform quality assurance as the designated work monitor to ensure subcontractor compliance with contract requirements.

Required profile

• Excellent organizational skills and intermediate proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Valid home‑country driver’s license with ability to obtain a host‑nation license; ability to operate material handling equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling at least 50 lb and working outdoors.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Windows Operating System.
• Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.