Global Logistics Associate: Carrier & Freight Ops

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is seeking a Global Operations Associate responsible for controlling freight forwarding shipments across multiple modes based on customer requests. The role emphasizes high-level operations excellence and delivering a quality customer service experience while maintaining station KPIs.

Key duties include tracking and inspecting shipments, contracting carriers, communicating status to stakeholders, running reports, and data entry into the TMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and trace outbound shipments.
• Inspect outbound freight.
• Contract new carriers and assign loads/pressures.
• Communicate freight status to stations and customers; update system.
• Provide customer service and run reports.
• Work overtime and weekend on-call rotations.
• Data entry of shipments in the Transportation Management System.
• Route domestic air and ground shipments (including Canada).
• Negotiate freight rates and develop carrier relationships.
• Identify new logistics opportunities and design carrier solutions for other offices.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Typing speed 35+ wpm

Work in high-volume environment

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Tech savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is seeking a Global Operations Associate responsible for controlling freight forwarding shipments across multiple modes based on customer requests. The role emphasizes high-level operations excellence and delivering a quality customer service experience while maintaining station KPIs.

Key duties include tracking and inspecting shipments, contracting carriers, communicating status to stakeholders, running reports, and data entry into the TMS.