TikTok Shop - Daily Carrier Operations Specialist

Seattle, Washington


Employer: TikTok
Industry: Operations
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users.

TikTok Shop's Supply Chain & Logistics is looking for an experienced Daily Carrier Operations Specialist to oversee day-to-day carrier operations, manage transportation activities, and ensure smooth and efficient freight movements across our supply chain network.

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily transportation activities, including carrier scheduling, freight bookings, load planning, and route optimization to ensure timely and cost-effective freight movements.
- Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, and transportation service providers to coordinate pickup and delivery schedules, resolve issues, and track shipment statuses.
- Monitor carrier performance metrics, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and conduct performance reviews to evaluate carrier performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Manage transportation documentation, including bills of lading, shipping manifests, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements related to carrier operations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (logistics, warehouse, procurement) to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, manage transportation priorities, and optimize freight flows.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of transportation data, shipment records, and inventory information in transportation management systems (TMS) or logistics software.
- Analyze transportation data, shipping trends, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and optimization of carrier operations.
- Resolve transportation-related issues, delays, and discrepancies by liaising with carriers, internal teams, and stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure smooth operations.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to internal teams on carrier operations, transportation processes, and best practices for efficient freight movements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., TIA, CSCP) are a plus.
- Proven experience (2+ years) in carrier operations, transportation coordination, logistics operations, or related roles within the logistics and supply chain industry.
- Strong understanding of transportation modes (air, ocean, rail, trucking), freight forwarding, customs procedures, and international shipping regulations.
- Experience in coordinating daily transportation activities, managing carrier relationships, and optimizing transportation processes for efficiency.
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), logistics software, and data analytics tools for analyzing transportation data and performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with carriers, internal teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make data-driven decisions to improve daily carrier operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing business needs and market conditions.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Created: 2024-04-27
Reference: A247171
Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Seattle
ZIP: 98109


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