Principal Traffic Administrator

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Mesa
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: Global Supply ChainLocation: Mesa - AZ, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Days (United States of America)Travel Required: NoPositions Available: 1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking an Principal Traffic Administrator for our location in Mesa, AZ.Position Summary:Plans, schedules, and routes inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight, using knowledge of postal regulations, tariffs, and company policy. Schedules with carriers, reconciles freight bills, prepares and negotiates claims, and selects or recommends carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material. Conducts research on transportation methods, rates, and routes. Develops programs to audit and monitor carrier rates and charges and evaluates past performance and cost of transportation. Usage of multiple internal and external data systems.Basic Qualifications:6 year of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in transportation, business, supply chain/logistics, or related field, 4 years of experience with a Master's Degree.Ability to manage heavy phone and email communicationsSelf-starter working to completion of tasks based on priorities within start/stop environmentMS Office Software familiarizationExcellent reading comprehension skills to be applied with complex contractsStrong ability to problem solve and troubleshoot logisticsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with ITAR RegulationsWorking knowledge of USG shipments in/out boundInvoicing of service providersContract review experienceThis position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.Salary Range: 65700 - 98500Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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