We are the leading provider of transportation management and logistics solutions. This position offers you the opportunity for a stable long-term career with a growing organization. We provide global support and looking for someone who is a quick learner with strong mathematical skills!
Responsibilities:
Dispatch shipments to ensure on-time delivery, while maintaining cost targets
Communicate and update clients through phone email correspondence while developing lasting relationships
Schedule pick-ups and deliveries, optimizing cost and time
Adjust price quotes according to cost and location
Order entry as needed for product transfers or customer orders
Manage domestic and international freight shipments
Prepare export documents
Approve freight invoices
Maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity
Gain a sufficient understanding of the industry and customers
Positively impact customer service
Perform data entry
Perform metric analysis
Manage large amounts of incoming data / emails / information while staying organized and prioritizing tasks
Qualifications:
Four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Engineering or related field
Experience and interest in transportation/ logistics preferred
Previous experience working with logistics or dispatch preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong organization Skills
Tech-savvy, knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Basic knowledge in Excel ability to filter, sort, basic math formulas
Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork
High degree of attention to detail
Experience in shipping, logistics, or interacting with international teams would be a bonus
Understanding of what a vendor is, and what a client is, and how they relate to a business.
Understanding of how to interact with clients and provide customs service
Ability to work with vendors to obtain pricing and ensuring service levels are met
Basic knowledge of how a sustainable business operates (understanding the difference between, and importance of, costs & revenues)