**Company Overview** Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. **At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be** We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. **Business Unit** BSA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Factory Warehouses **Management Level** Individual Contributor **Job Category** Supply Chain & Procurement **Position Summary** We are seeking a Transportation professional like you to join our Aiken County team! In this role, you will manage the work associated with the efficient transportation of materials and products from origin to destination including: • Identifying and selecting most appropriate and cost-effective transportation • Controlling and tracking critical material transportation • Establishing emergency plans • Analyzing current transportation operations practices to determine process and cost improvement opportunities **Responsibilities** + Develops and maintains daily loading schedules for outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and the utilization of the most efficient mode of transportation. + Assists in transportation related needs for the plant’s Receiving and Purchasing departments. + Exhibits exceptional time management skills by actively monitoring load status and promptly communicating all pertinent information to dispatch teams. + Performs audits and communicates with carriers on their performance and compliance to rate/bid program to assess truck loading efficiency and ensure adherence to operational standards. + Partner with corporate transportation to help facilitate annual bids and provide objective feedback on carrier performance in monthly transportation meetings. + Ensures compliance with all DOT and Interstate Commerce Committee regulations in conjunction with corporate transportation. + Ensures record keeping is maintained and managed related to all outbound shipments (ex. Govt. requirements (CTPAT) on aging documents) + Analyzes current transportation operations practices to determine process and cost improvement opportunities. + Fosters and sustains positive relationships with suppliers, carriers, and colleagues through written and verbal communication. + Implements QA freezes, tire requests, and establishes emergency plans. + Establishes, directs, and controls all standard operating procedures related to the shipping of finished goods to ensure superior service to our customers at the lowest transportation expense. + Manages SOPs (including accuracy and process improvements) + Track and manage shipping activity to ensure on-time and on-schedule delivery of shipments to customers and distribution centers. + Investigates and resolves over/short/damage reports regarding carrier claims and determines carrier liability and provides documentation to corporate transportation claims manager. + Reviews transportation invoices to ensure accuracy, budget adherence, and compliance to financial guidelines **Minimum Qualifications** Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience Special Note: _If you do not feel you hit every qualification on this list, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies show under-represented groups tend to pre-disqualify themselves for roles that they could otherwise perform effectively because a few qualifications are missed. That is why we interview!_ We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. **What we offer** At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: + A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. + The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. + Corporate Social Responsibility activities. + A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. + Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. + A diverse and inclusive team. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._ **Employment Eligibility** If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.