Transport Outbound Specialist

Location:

San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Job ID:

R0150159

Date Posted:

2026-11-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Transportation Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and settling domestic and international transportation activities, ensuring efficient and compliant outbound shipments while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

You will play a key role in transportation operations, carrier management, cost control, logistics performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end transportation planning, execution, and freight settlement activities for outbound shipments.
• Validate shipment requirements, select appropriate transportation modes, and optimize routing using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure efficient and compliant transportation operations.
• Monitor shipment progress, resolve transportation issues proactively, and support export documentation requirements.
• Create and manage freight orders while maintaining accurate transportation, cost, and claims records.
• Review freight charges, validate invoices, and ensure accurate freight settlement and cost control.
• Track logistics performance metrics, prepare operational reports, and support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process optimization.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Foreign Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation operations, including inbound and/or outbound logistics.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Proven experience collaborating with logistics providers, including carriers, freight forwarders, and ocean or air transportation providers.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing over-dimensional or project cargo shipments.
• Knowledge of transportation markets, equipment types, port and airport operations, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Experience with freight settlement, invoice validation, and transportation cost management.
• Continuous improvement and performance management experience using logistics KPIs.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.