Traffic Management Specialist

About the role

The Traffic Management Specialist coordinates Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT) activities to ensure timely delivery and receipt of cargo at commercial and military seaports and airports. The role involves customs clearance, ground transportation planning, and liaison with shipping agencies and internal customers.

Key responsibilities

• Receive inbound cargo manifests, prepare tasking folders, purchase requests, customs clearance documents, and update the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Coordinate inbound and outbound cargo processing with subcontractors, track shipments, and close out tasking folders with appropriate invoicing.
• Determine optimal transportation modes for outbound cargo and liaise with seaport/airport authorities and shipping agents.
• Perform quality‑assurance actions as the Work Monitor representative to ensure subcontractor compliance with the Performance Work Statement and ISO 9001 QMS.
• Operate computers, printers, fax machines, and use LAN/email for business communications.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational skills and intermediate English proficiency (read, write, speak).
• Valid home‑country driver’s license and ability to obtain a host‑nation license.
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 lb and work outdoors in a warehouse or maintenance shop environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Required skills

• Proficiency with personal computers, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to operate material‑handling equipment.