Sr. Specialist, Transportation Execution

Job title: Sr. Specialist, Transportation Execution

About the Role The Sr. Specialist, Transportation Execution supports Corning's Global Supply Management (GSM) function by planning, booking, and tracking shipments, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance across ocean, air, and other modes. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external carriers to optimize transportation execution and drive value for the business.

What You'll Do

• Book, confirm, and schedule shipments with Corning logistics providers
• Daily data entry of milestones and updates for all Corning global ocean and air shipments
• Provide track and trace support or escalation support across all modes of transportation: ocean, air, truck, parcel, rail
• Manage daily Hot List of critical shipments; communicate updates to key stakeholders
• Input and manage key transportation transactional data in ERP system (ex: transit times, order close outs, etc.)
• Ensure logistics procedures are being followed throughout the shipment process
• Participate and/or host daily/weekly/monthly operational review meetings
• Submit air freight approvals (PTAs)
• Exception Management: Drive Routing Guide compliance through proactive engagement and audits
• Submit and management carrier spot quotes as needed
• Manage weekly and monthly freight payment exception management
• Ad hoc: Ownership of site-specific or division-specific logistics management (ex: reel returns)
• Support Trade Compliance processes (ex: documentation handoff)
• Host site-specific logistics training

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, logistics, supply chain management, data analytics, or relevant field of study
• 1-3 years logistics experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Communication skills for working with stakeholders, across functions, countries and cultures, both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrates time management and prioritization skills
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Nice to Have

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range not disclosed
• Benefits not listed