Transportation Specialist- WarehouseBrand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75231 Position: Specialist NA Domestic Transportation Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
GENERAL FUNCTION The Domestic Transportation Specialist executes safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation of Ophthalmic Equipment across the U.S. network. This role ensures on-time delivery, manages daily operations (parcel, LTL, FTL), and collaborates with carriers and internal teams to maintain high-performing transportation processes. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Execute daily transportation planning and shipment creation for parcel, LTL, and FTL. Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and special requirements for sensitive medical instruments. Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delivery exceptions, delays, or damages. Serve as first-line contact for carriers to resolve operational issues and monitor performance (OTD, compliance). Track transportation KPIs (cost, claims, service levels) and update dashboards to identify improvements. Ensure all inventory is accurately moved between system locations in Microsoft Great Plains, especially when dealing with In Transit Transfers and when resolving shipping exceptions or inversions. Manage transportation claims, including shortages, damages, and inventory discrepancies. Support transportation for Trade Shows, customer demos, and field service deployment. Oversee unloading/loading activities at the Xdock center, ensuring inventory is never stalled at regional locations (where applicable) Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve delivery reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Service, Supply Chain, IT) to enhance end-to-end performance. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Transportation Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years of transportation or supply chain experience. Strong understanding of domestic modes (Parcel, LTL, FTL). Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics. Experience with medical devices or high-value/sensitive equipment shipments. Experience using TMS (Infoship, Starship) and ERP (SAP/Microsoft Great Plains). Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with carrier claims and transportation compliance.
