1st Shift Weekend Transportation Specialist

Carter Express, Inc.; Anderson, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. in Anderson, IN is seeking a Transportation Specialist to manage customer relationships through the order process, create and track freight, and anticipate issues to deliver proactive solutions.

You will coordinate between carriers and customers, communicate clearly, organize freight schedules, and support peers across the network in a fast-paced, office-based crossdock environment with PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; College degree and/or 1 year transportation and customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities; able to handle high-stress work with changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships through the order process, creating and tracking orders and coordinating with carriers and customers.
• Provide proactive solutions to anticipate problems and exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively between carriers and customers and organize freight to match schedules.
• Support peak times and staff absences; help develop best practices across field office networks.
• Adapt to changing processes as the organization moves toward standardization.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Professional Anderson, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2145

Job Description: Transportation Specialist

Department: 3PL Job Status: Full Time Reports To: Logistics Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the customer service team, you will be accountable for managing customer relationships through many channels of the order process. You will take complete ownership of the freight by creating and tracking orders, anticipating problems, and providing creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Retain working knowledge of transportation systems after initial training


• Initiate contact with carriers and customers when appropriate


• Facilitate complete and thorough communication between carriers and customers


• Organize and track freight on an appropriate time schedule


• Effectively communicate an elevate events through management channels


• Compose office appropriate communication through a variety of media


• Continue proactive solutions within the network


• Provide hands on support during the absence of other team members or during peak times


• Work with peers to develop best practices that are shared across all field office networks


• Adapt to a changing process, while working towards standardization

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required. College degree and/or 1 year of transportation and customer service experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have strong written and verbal communication abilities as well as excellent problem analysis skills. Must be able to work in a high stress environment with the ability to adjust to continuous changing priorities. Must be professional with a positive attitude.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook email required. Must have the ability to learn new programs as necessary.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Solid work history and willingness to successfully function in a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is an office position within our crossdock facility. You will have access to our crossdock thus will need to follow all correct and proper PPE requirements set for entering the dock area. Such as but not limited to, wearing a reflective vest, shirt, or jacket, and steel toe shoes or shoe coverings.

At Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.