Warehouse & Transportation Specialist

Now hiring! Warehouse and Transportation Specialist   Southfield, MI   We are looking for a Warehouse & Transportation Specialist to join our team in Southfield, MI.   New finish, Proven expertise. Bolder ambition. If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.   Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.   At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.  We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.   The role:   In this role, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement of products across our distribution network. You will coordinate warehouse and transportation activities, monitor inventory and delivery performance, work with carriers and logistics partners, and help resolve issues that affect our customers.   This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys combining hands-on operational problem solving with data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role works closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, transportation providers, and warehouse partners.   As a Warehouse & Transportation Specialist, you will...   Coordinate warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory reconciliation. Investigate inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, stock adjustments, and other operational exceptions. Support FIFO/FEFO inventory practices where applicable. Work with owned and third-party warehouse partners to improve inventory accuracy, productivity, capacity utilization, and service. Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation using parcel, LTL, and truckload carriers. Schedule and track shipments and proactively address delays or service failures. Monitor carrier performance and support carrier and service-level management. Investigate freight claims related to damage, loss, shortages, and delivery issues. Identify opportunities to improve transportation cost, routing, delivery reliability, and overall efficiency. Partner with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to resolve delivery and order-fulfillment issues. Coordinate expedited shipments when required to minimize customer impact. Communicate shipment delays, inventory shortages, and transportation disruptions to key stakeholders. Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring service issues. Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and hazardous-material transportation requirements. Maintain accurate warehouse and transportation documentation. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action activities. Help ensure the safe handling, storage, and transportation of chemical and coatings products. Identify opportunities to improve warehouse productivity, transportation efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service. Support Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous-improvement initiatives. Assist with the implementation of supply-chain process improvements and digital tools. Monitor KPIs, analyze operational data, identify trends, and help translate insights into actions.   If you have...   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered. 2 to 5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply-chain operations. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to operational issues. Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate across functions and with external service providers. Working knowledge of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and order-fulfillment processes. Experience with SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA, or a comparable ERP system. Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills. Experience with Power BI is a plus. Familiarity with transportation routing, freight claims, carrier management, and operational performance reporting. Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive refinish, coatings, chemicals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution. Experience working with third-party logistics providers and transportation carriers. Knowledge of DOT hazardous-material transportation requirements. Experience with parcel, LTL, and truckload transportation. Experience supporting a multi-site distribution network. APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD, or comparable supply-chain training.   Privacy statement   Surventis takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process.   Equal employment opportunities   We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.