Transportation Specialist

About the role

Huawei Technologies is seeking a Transportation Specialist to lead and optimise its transportation operations in Santiago, Chile. The role focuses on aligning logistics strategies with business goals while ensuring compliance, cost efficiency and high service levels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute transportation strategies that support overall business objectives.
• Manage daily operations including vehicle dispatch, route planning, warehouse coordination and carrier management.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards and international trade requirements.
• Drive cost‑optimization initiatives through budgeting, freight analysis and operational improvements.
• Monitor performance using TMS, GPS tracking and data‑analytics tools to improve efficiency.
• Identify transportation risks, create contingency plans and handle emergency situations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners to strengthen supply‑chain performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate transportation teams to achieve operational excellence.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong experience in transportation, logistics and supply‑chain management.
• Solid knowledge of route optimisation, carrier management and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability in budgeting, cost control and financial analysis of transportation activities.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience using GPS tracking platforms.
• Ability to generate reports with specialised reporting tools.