Transportation Operations Lead
Agiliti
Summary
Agiliti Health services the hospital industry, providing rental equipment, equipment management services, and equipment maintenance to hospitals in a time-sensitive fashion. The Traffic Operations Lead's primary role is to plan and execute the daily shipping movements of Agiliti Inventory moving through freight carriers, directly overseeing Truckload, LTL, Special Handling, and Air/Ocean movements, and indirectly overseeing small parcel. The role acts as a liaison between the Agiliti Operations Team and transportation vendors, serves as a local shipping contact for the Corporate facility, and consults for the field on shipping operations, systems, and methods. This position reports directly to the Rental Program Director.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Act as key contact for all freight and shipping questions and requests
- Execute freight shipments
- Track and trace shipments
- Mitigate shipment issues
- Act as main contact for shipping at Corporate Facility, including some package management
- Act as on-call contact for necessary customer contracts
- Manage Corporate Receiving/Package Room
- Collaborate with Director to create and execute long-term strategy
- TMS enhancements
- Drive operational efficiencies and cost savings/avoidance
- Integration into ERP(s)
- Evaluate new carriers, execute RFPs, and negotiate contracts
- Manage systems, reporting, and analytics
- Maintain Shipping Database/TMS
- Audit freight shipment invoices and allocate accordingly, dealing with discrepancies
- Upkeep weekly and monthly analytics
- Design ad-hoc analytics as requested by cross-functional teams and Director
- Conduct quarterly and annual business reviews
- Partner with business units to drive innovation
- Act as Transportation Subject Matter Expert for cross-functional teams
- Establish SOPs
- Partner with business leaders on project-based customer logistics
- Consult on new customer opportunities and contracts
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in general business field or supply chain logistics; equivalent experience will be evaluated
- Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain logistics/freight management
Skills Required
- Fundamental understanding of all modes of transportation, including small parcel
- Strong written and oral communication
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Data analytics skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Strong collaborating abilities working with cross-functional teams
Skills Preferred
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Suite, including Power Queries
- Experience in Transportation Management Systems, MercuryGate preferred
- Basic understanding of international shipping and customs regulations
- IATA/DOT lithium battery shipping expertise
- Project management
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in general business field or supply chain logistics; equivalent experience will be evaluated
- Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain logistics/freight management
- Fundamental understanding of all modes of transportation, including small parcel
- Strong written and oral communication
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Data analytics skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Strong collaborating abilities working with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Suite, including Power Queries
- Experience in Transportation Management Systems, MercuryGate preferred
- Basic understanding of international shipping and customs regulations
- IATA/DOT lithium battery shipping expertise
- Project management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) With Employer Match
- Employee Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily Pay Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
Company overview
Agiliti is a leading medical equipment management company founded in 1939 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. With over 5,500 dedicated professionals, the company specializes in providing comprehensive medical equipment solutions and services to healthcare facilities across the United States. Agiliti operates as a critical partner to more than 10,000 customers, including acute care facilities, integrated delivery networks, government agencies, and medical device manufacturers. The company's core business revolves around ensuring that essential medical equipment is always ready and available for patient care, from emergency rooms to operating rooms. Agiliti maintains a nationwide network of 130+ service centers and operates 24/7 to deliver equipment management, rental services, repair, and maintenance solutions. Their expertise spans across various medical equipment categories, including hospital beds, support surfaces, ventilators, and specialized medical devices. The company has expanded its offerings to include innovative oncology technologies and prostate cancer treatment solutions, demonstrating its commitment to advancing healthcare delivery. Agiliti's ISO 13485:2016 certified operations ensure the highest quality standards in medical equipment management, making them a trusted partner for healthcare providers seeking to optimize clinical outcomes while improving economic efficiency.