Job Details
Job Description
What you'll be doing?
Shipment Management: Arrange shipments by examining destinations, routes, rates, and delivery times, ensuring efficient dispatching to carriers.
Verification and Reconciliation: Verify merchandise shipped by matching bills of lading and reconciling quantities, promptly noting any discrepancies.
Customer Communication: Keep customers informed by providing shipment updates, answering questions, and maintaining clear lines of communication.
Rate Analysis: Benchmark freight rates and negotiate rate structures, including consolidation lanes, capacity, and customer programs.
Quality Assurance: Collect and analyze service issues and carrier quality information, developing clear and concise reports for management.
Freight Forwarding: Perform essential freight forwarding functions such as booking and issuing Delivery Orders.
Order Tracking: Check and confirm order status on pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring timely updates.
Invoice Analysis: Analyze freight bills for customer-specific required information, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Data Management: Track and log information in the system, contributing to efficient record-keeping.
Special Requests: Coordinate and expedite time-sensitive pickups, deliveries, and other special requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Who are they looking for?
Customer Service Oriented: A passion for providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers, carriers, and team members.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, rates, and service issues to make informed decisions and recommendations.
Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency in using computer systems and software related to freight forwarding and logistics.
How to apply
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