Immediate Hiring for Transportation Specialist - Santa Ana, CA - 1 Year of Contract

Dear Candidate,

I hope you are doing well.

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please feel free to send your resume to Eric@geopaqlogic.com or contact directly at 209-508-9079. I look forward to discussing how this role could be the next great step in your career.

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Duration: 1 Year of Contract

Responsibilities: 

Proactively identify, monitor, and assess logistics and supply chain risks, including port congestion, vessel delays, labor and union activity, terminal constraints, equipment availability, carrier performance issues, weather disruptions, and regulatory or compliance impacts.

Maintain continuous, proactive communication with SSLs, truckers, terminals, ports, and logistics vendors to gather real-time operational intelligence and early indicators of risk.

Analyze inbound cargo flow conditions to anticipate delays, bottlenecks, and service disruptions.

Prepare and deliver weekly risk sensing and market intelligence reports, highlighting emerging risks, trends, root causes, and recommended mitigation actions.

Provide timely alerts, escalation, and situation updates for high-risk or time-sensitive events affecting inbound logistics operations.

Analyze historical and real-time data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.

Coordinate with internal teams (operations, planning, customer service, and leadership) to align on risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning.

Support customers with regular market updates, providing transparency into logistics conditions, risks, and anticipated impacts.

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members by sharing best practices in risk awareness and operational response.

Requirements & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in freight forwarding, transportation, or logistics operations

Strong understanding of international transportation, especially ocean freight and inbound logistics

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School GED required

Demonstrated ability to quickly assess operational risk, make informed decisions, and respond to disruptions

Proven experience working with carriers, terminals, truckers, and logistics vendors

Strong prioritization and multitasking skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels

TMS and WMS experience preferred