Traffic Management Specialist
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About the Role
Amentum seeks a Traffic Management Specialist in Abu Dhabi to arrange shipments of cargo via air, land, and sea, ensuring compliance with transportation laws and DOD guidance. The role involves inspecting cargo, preparing shipping documents, using automated systems, and performing port handling.
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Responsibilities
- Inspect, accept documentation, prepare and process all outbound/inbound cargo offered for transportation in the Defense Transportation System (DTS)
- Check for completeness and accuracy of shipping documents
- Classify freight, select commodity codes, select most efficient mode of shipment, and control obligations for government transportation funds
- Prepare all required shipping documents for data input to CMOS/GATES, assign TCNs, produce labels, issue truck manifests, and maintain manifest logs
- Use automated computer systems to process and document transportation data
- Inspect Hazardous Materials to ensure proper packaging, marking, labeling, documentation and certification
- Inspect, accept and inventory all incoming freight and containers for overages, shortages and damage
- Provide asset visibility and real time view to track customer queries using IGC, RFID ITV, GDSS2 or SMS
- Prepare shipping documents and Movement Requests for international and domestic shipments
- Perform Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT) and ensure subcontractor compliance
- Process Export Traffic Release Requests (ETRR) for sealift shipments using SDDC IBS
- Perform Host Country customs clearances and liaise with Military and Host country Ministries
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three years of experience in Traffic Management (TMO)/Air Freight operations or associate degree in a related field
- Current HAZMAT Certification in accordance with AFMAN 24 604 or ability to obtain
- Proficient in personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Knowledge of related shipping/receiving procedures
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and strict timelines
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Knowledge and understanding of MHE equipment operations and associated hazards
- Valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license
- US Citizenship required for facility credentials/authorization
- Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
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Job Overview
- The Traffic Management Specialist arranges the shipment of Pre positioned Global Prepositioned Material Services (GPMS) cargo to various worldwide destinations via air, land and sea.
- The Incumbent must comply with all applicable International and Federal Transportation Laws, Regulations, Tariffs and Department of Defense (DOD) guidance.
- Must be able to gain access to various logistics systems to ensure In transit Visibility (ITV) within the Defense Transportation System (DTS).
- Ensures all shipments comply with the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
Principal Accountabilities
- Inspects, accepts documentation (DD Form 1149/1348 1), prepares and processes all outbound/inbound cargo offered for transportation in the Defense Transportation System (DTS).
- Checks for completeness and accuracy. Verifies the Nomenclatures, Quantity, Transportation Control Numbers (TCN), Transportation Account Code (TAC), Consignor and Consignee Codes, Hazardous/Classified materials, ITARS certifications and other essential transportation data.
- Properly classified freight, selects commodity codes, selects the most efficient mode of shipment and controls obligations for government transportation funds.
- Prepares all required shipping documents for data input to CMOS/GATES, assigns Transportation Control Numbers, produces labels, issues truck manifest for general/hazardous cargo and Maintains Manifest logs.
- Uses automated computer systems to process and document to accurately input the Transportation Control Numbers, Transportation Accounting Codes, consignor and consignee codes and other essential transportation data into CMOS, GATES or IBS.
- Inspects Hazardous Materials to ensure proper packaging, marking, labeling, documentation and certification in accordance with applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Inspects, accepts and inventories all incoming freight and containers for overages, shortages and damage before acceptance. When required, initiate and complete DD Form 361, Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR).
- Provides asset visibility and real time view to track customer queries using IGC, RFID ITV, GDSS2 or SMS.
- Prepares shipping documents and Movement Requests for international and domestic shipments between sites and container movements from the Sea Port of Embarkation (POE) to the Sea Port of Debarkation (POD) shipped by surface or sealift.
- Performs Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT) and ensures the subcontractor performs all duties and responsibilities according to the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Processes Export Traffic Release Requests (ETRR) for sealift shipments using Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) Integrated Booking System (IBS).
- Performs Host Country customs clearances and liaises with Military and Host country Ministries on Import and Export for Border Customs Clearances, Airport Customs Clearances and Seaport Clearances.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum Power Point, Excel and Word programs.
- Knowledge of related shipping/receiving procedures and the ability to detect/report problems to appropriate personnel.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively work under pressure and strict timelines required.
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers, including multi national staff, and external and internal customers is required.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to coworkers and customers while maintaining Communication Security (COMSEC), Operational Security (OPSEC) and Computer Security (COMPUSEC).
- Knowledge and understanding of MHE equipment operations and associated hazards required.
- Will be required to receive training and operate material handling equipment.
- Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of three years of experience in Traffic Management (TMO)/Air Freight operations or associate degree in a related field of study required.
- Possess a current HAZMAT Certification in accordance with AFMAN 24 604 or ability to obtain it upon acceptance of the position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
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