Logistics Associate - Ellenwood bei Southeast Consolidators

Description

The Logistics Associate is responsible for obtaining and recording all freight tracking duties including but not limited to pick up appointment, arrival at shipper, and departure from shipper.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Obtain appointment, arrival, and departure dates and times for all shipments
2. Enter tracking information into SECO’s AS/400 system
3. Secure and maintain good working relationship with carriers and vendors
4. Assists with reporting and/or data entry
5. Ensure accuracy of all data collected from vendors or carriers
6. Assist other team members where applicable

Education

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Experience

• 1 - 3 years minimum of related experience in the transportation industry or customer service
• Computer literate in Microsoft with focus in Excel, Word and AS400

Working Conditions

1. Work is conducted in an office environment and may include sitting for long periods of time, standing, kneeling, bending, and stooping.
2. Shift: Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Must be able to execute all the above functions and meet all the above demands safely, posing no threat to themselves or those around them while doing so, and must willingly comply with applicable safety regulations in the completion of all work.

Requirements

1. Excellent communication skills written and verbally in English
2. Ability to build and maintain good relationships with clients
3. Tactful persistence with drivers, CSRs and vendor contacts.
4. Strong work ethic
5. Must be internet/computer literate
6. Past customer service experience is an advantage
7. Good planning and scheduling skills
8. Self-motivated individual
9. Responsible and dependable with the willingness to learn

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.