[Hiring] Regional Transportation Specialist @ARUP Laboratories

Role Description

APPLICANT MUST RESIDE IN THE NORTHEAST

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time

Note: Travel may be required on the weekends in preparation of or return from a business trip.

This is a Work from Home position. However, initial onsite training may be required.

Department: Transportation, National - 231

Primary Purpose:

• Works independently to maximize the overall transportation plans and routing within a specific geographic region.
• Manages inventory of courier supplies.
• Works closely with transportation vendors and airlines, including FedEx.
• Trains couriers and/or vendor representatives on proper procedures and protocols for handling medical specimens.
• Resolves issues with courier noncompliance regarding pickup, client interaction, route documentation, packaging, shipping, and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation logistics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to train and manage vendor representatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures (ARUP, DOT, FAA, IATA).

Requirements

• Develop and analyze geographic market transit plans regularly.
• Train courier vendor representatives on procedures and protocols.
• Resolve issues with courier vendor noncompliance.
• Act as liaison between vendors and ARUP departments.
• Onboard new vendors with comprehensive training.
• Schedule and host conference calls with vendors.
• Coordinate transportation activities within the assigned geographical region.
• Review and reconcile invoices for courier, supply, and air freight services.
• Properly use and care for ARUP company equipment.
• Understand processes relative to incoming shipments to ARUP.
• Represent ARUP and meet client needs efficiently.
• Work during designated shift and cover for coworkers when necessary.
• Respect and build unity with other Transportation employees.
• Support the Lab Support Supervisor of National Transportation.
• Attend all Department meetings as designated.
• Craft and distribute severe weather notices to the Sales team.
• Act as a resource to Client Services for National Transportation education.
• Resolve CRM nonconformance cases regarding compromised specimens.
• Monitor ARUP online training videos for accuracy.
• Manage yellow box inventory with 3rd party vendor.
• Travel for company business and comply with company policies for expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work from home flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Diverse work environment.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Mobility: Occasionally move between work sites and inside the office.
• PPE: Use of personal protective equipment in accordance with regulations.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
• Vision: Close, far, and peripheral visual acuity.
• Climbing: Using hands and feet to pull oneself upward.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position.
• Color Vision: Ability to distinguish colors.
• Continuing Education: Assessment of current literature and best practices.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License: No moving violations or alcohol/drug-related violations within the previous two years.