Transportation Clerk I (9am-5pm) at Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group · Lebanon, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Lebanon
- Review carrier reports, communicate with carriers via phone or email, and adjust routing as necessary to optimize shipments.
- Sort, reconcile, and verify bills of lading from previous and current shipments for accuracy.
- Prepare and organize all necessary documentation for truck loading, while effectively communicating critical information to shipping dock leadership and to the driver that is being loaded.
- Retrieve shipment and routing information from the Transportation Management System (TMS) to support both internal teams and external departments by providing accurate and timely information.
- Assign and update PRO numbers for shipments and notify carriers when shipments are ready for pickup.
- Route shipments through customer portals when required, ensuring compliance with customer guidelines.
- Obtain spot quotes from carriers, perform rate comparisons, and prepare a summary for leadership review and approval.
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and departmental initiatives as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- PC including Microsoft Office experience;
- Knowledge of shipping/distribution;