Transportation Decarbonization Specialist

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Overview

The Transportation Decarbonization Specialist II is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and scaling of decarbonization solutions across AIT's global transportation network. This role focuses on renewable fuels, sustainable transportation solutions, emissions reduction initiatives, and customer-facing sustainability programs across road, air, and ocean freight.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and scaling of transportation decarbonization programs across road, air, and ocean freight.
• Assist in developing renewable fuel solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), sustainable maritime fuel (SMF), HVO, renewable diesel, and other low-emission technologies.
• Collaborate with carriers, fuel suppliers, technology providers, and industry partners to identify and implement emissions reduction opportunities.
• Support qualification and onboarding of sustainable transportation solutions and partners.
• Assist in developing SOPs, implementation guides, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with internal operational teams, procurement, finance, technology, and external partners to deliver sustainability programs.
• Monitor program performance and identify opportunities for expansion and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in sustainability, logistics, transportation, renewable fuels, supply chain, or a related field required.
• Knowledge of sustainable fuels, including SAF, HVO, renewable diesel, biomethane, and sustainable maritime fuels, preferred.
• Understanding of carbon accounting principles and emissions methodologies.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously.
• About AIT Worldwide AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA.
• For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry.
• These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences.
• Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget.
• With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.
• What AIT Can Offer You We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth.
• In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy: 27.5 holiday days per year to relax and recharge A solid pension plan to secure your future Access to an online learning library and regular training opportunities to support your professional growth Employee support programs focused on your well-being Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you time to make a difference Exclusive employee discounts through Deel, adding extra perks to your everyday life