Transportation Decarbonization Specialist
Key Skills
Job Description
Introduction
Move the world with us!
AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!
Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!
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
Core Responsibilities
The specialist will support the development and scaling of decarbonization programs across global road, air, and ocean freight networks. They will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement renewable fuel solutions and monitor emissions reduction performance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as sustainability, engineering, or logistics. A minimum of 3 years of experience in sustainability, transportation, or supply chain management is required.
Benefits
- 27.5 holiday days per year
- Pension plan
- Online learning library
- Training opportunities
- Employee support programs
- Five paid volunteer hours per year
- Employee discounts
About AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 45 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes end-to-end deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail — on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 170 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more at www.aitworldwide.com. Our Mission At AIT, we provide solutions to earn our customers' trust, leveraging our products, regions and vertical markets, all backed by a high-performance culture. Our Vision Become the global logistics provider respected for delivering a world-class experience.