Transportation Project Manager

The Project Manager for Transportation works along the entire transport process chain in terms of new carrier and client implementation. Working with several stakeholders as carriers, clients, internal IT, account management and other functions, always with professional communication. Problem resolution and root cause analysis. Manage and support customer and carrier integration functions for shipping and transportation. This role is responsible for providing hands on support to the business and IT Teams during implementations and day-to-day business. Responsibility for transportation processes by assisting in testing and planning before go-live.YOUR TASKSAs a transport project manager, you will independently and purposefully implement transport-related projects within ArvatoOn the transport side, you are responsible for the implementation of global new customers and carriers in our transport management system SAP-TM in close cooperation with our ITCheck and understand customer and carrier requests/requirement to translate them into working packages for IT and other teamsYou continuously analyze and optimize existing processes and ensure that our customers receive the best possible transport solutionYou work on the further development and standardization of our project management processes and thus realize a high service qualityValidation and creation support of shipping documents (BOL, Carrier Label, Retailer Label)Being the interface and first point of contact for carriers, IT, account management and other involved parties during implementationThrough professional project management, you act as a communicator between different stakeholders such as customers, carriers, IT and internal departmentsFoster teamwork and trust across Arvato and customersYOUR PROFILEKnowledge of SAP WMS and TM modules (required)Experience with carrier requirements (LTL, FTL, Small Parcel) and domestic & international shippingExcellent verbal/written communication skillsSelf-motivated to work independently with minimum SupervisionAbility to multi-task in a fast paced environmentExcellent knowledge in Microsoft Office applicationsTeam OrientatedHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAt least two years of relevant professional experience in the transport or logistics environment and knowledge of TMS systemsHigh IT affinity and initial experience with intelligent and IT-supported transport solutionsWE OFFERMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.401(k) with company matching up to 6%.Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.Flexible Spending Accounts.Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.Employee Assistance Program.Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.Commuter benefits.Employee engagement activities.