Job Title:

Transportation Management Specialist

Summary:

In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping the supply chain moving by owning day to day transportation activities through the Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure freight moves efficiently, cost effectively, and on time. You’ll partner closely with operations, supply chain, and external carriers to optimize routing, improve service levels, and drive continuous improvement. From identifying consolidation opportunities and supporting freight audit and payment processes to ensuring DOT compliance and contributing to carrier selection, your work will have a direct impact on logistics performance, cost control, and customer commitments.

Please note this role requires on-site presence five days a week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage daily transportation operations using TMS for inbound and outbound shipments (Regional)

• Monitor shipment status, resolve exceptions, and ensure on-time delivery

• Ensure shipment compliance with DOT and other applicable regulations

• Identify and execute freight consolidation opportunities to optimize cost and service

• Support freight bill audit and payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Maintain carrier profiles, routing guides, and rate tables within TMS

• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure carrier compliance and performance

• Generate and analyze transportation KPI data and reports to drive continuous important opportunities

• Support system enhancements and participate in TMS-related projects and testing

• Ensure master data accuracy and integrity within the TMS platform

• Provide training and support to internal users on TMS functionality

• Supports expedited shipments and other customer urgent tasks

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• 3+ years Supply Chain experience or bachelor’s in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in transportation operations or TMS management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Travel up to 10% domestically

The following are preferred for the role

• APICS or CSCMP certification
• Experience in freight audit and payment systems
• Knowledge of international shipping and customs processes

• Inventory systems such as SAP knowledge

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What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $80,500 - $117,700

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance. 

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.  

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage. 

• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.  

• Short term disability with 100%  base salary coverage. 

• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets. 

• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service. 

• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service. 

• Student debt pay-off program. 

• Professional development programs and courses. 

• Wellness programs and financial education. 

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation. 

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.