Abacus is looking for a Transportation Mangement Expert.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and creative Transportation Management Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating cost-effective parcel and LTL rates, particularly for the movement of returned goods. This role will be crucial in designing a scalable transportation program that offers competitive rates to our recommerce customers and other shippers. The candidate will also be responsible for identifying systemic needs to track and reconcile every shipment and the associated costs and surcharges at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate cost-effective parcel and LTL rates with carriers to offer competitive pricing to recommerce customers and other shippers.
• Design and implement a scalable transportation program that can accommodate growing volumes of returned goods.
• Develop and maintain relationships with carriers and logistics partners to ensure reliable and efficient transportation services.
• Identify and implement systemic solutions to track and reconcile every shipment, including associated costs and surcharges.
• Monitor and analyze transportation costs and performance metrics to ensure the program remains competitive and efficient.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate transportation solutions with our AI-based software and overall business operations.
• Provide expertise and guidance on best practices for transportation management and logistics.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in transportation management, with a focus on negotiating parcel and LTL rates.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain management, particularly in the context of returned goods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with carriers and logistics partners.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable transportation programs.
• Knowledge of systemic solutions for tracking and reconciling shipments and associated costs.
• Ability to provide actionable feedback to software development teams.
• Passion for sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Chance to make a significant impact on sustainability and circular logistics in the tech industry.