Transportation Specialist

Role Purpose

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for the seamless execution and optimization of logistics operations.

This role focuses on enhancing transport efficiency, ensuring compliance, and managing day-to-day coordination with service providers to meet Schneider Electric's high standards for lead time and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Execute and monitor daily inbound/outbound shipments, ensuring schedule accuracy and proactive troubleshooting of logistics bottlenecks.
• Forwarder & Broker Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure SOP compliance and service quality.
• Logistics Data Analysis: Perform regular 'Analysis of Change' on logistics costs and performance metrics to identify and implement productivity improvement opportunities.
• Project Support: Assist in implementing regional and global transport projects, particularly focusing on flow optimization for orders moving through Korea.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): Maintain and update SOPs for domestic/international freight and customs clearance, ensuring all partners adhere to updated guidelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Closely align with Commercial, Finance, and Regional Planning teams to support business continuity and supply chain agility.
• Reporting: Prepare and present monthly performance reviews and KPIs, identifying risks in the current transport model.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Transport, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in transportation, logistics, or 3PL management.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the logistics market, commercial trade terms (Incoterms), and customs valuation processes.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to propose creative solutions for complex operational challenges.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.
• Mindset: Motivated, resilient, and customer-focused, with a "can-do" attitude toward difficult operational tasks.
• Language: Professional proficiency in English (Required for reporting and collaboration with global hubs).

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to shape and optimize critical transportation solutions
• Exposure to diverse aspects of logistics operations and supply chain management
• Professional development through hands-on experience in multiple logistics disciplines
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and fresh perspectives
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic and evolving industry

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Client-provided location(s): Seoul, South Korea

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/116289?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-19T19:08:14