Logistics Associate

Lineage; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a Transportation Support specialist in Bedford Park, IL to help plan and coordinate orders, set pickup/delivery appointments, and liaise with customers to address issues and drive service improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of shipping/coordination experience, familiarity with import/export processes, and proficiency with transportation management software and MS Office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years in shipping or transportation coordination.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and transportation management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple orders across customers daily.
• Set pick up and delivery appointments per service needs.
• Interface with customers to resolve issues and identify improvements.
• Communicate accessorial costs to carriers/customers promptly.
• Monitor carrier performance and suggest routing changes.
• Evaluate carriers and tender freight based on cost and service.
• Maximize margins while meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Support the day-to-day transportation operations, including shipment planning, load consolidation, and the import/export process. Provide customer support for Lineage Transportation Team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and coordinate multiple orders across several customers daily
• Set pick up/delivery appointments based on service and schedule requirements
• Interface with customer base to facilitate problem resolution and improvement opportunities
• Ensure carrier/customer accessorial costs are communicated timely
• Monitor carrier performance and recommend routing changes as required
• Evaluate carrier alternatives and tender freight based on cost/service requirements
• Maximize profit margins while meeting customer requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years’ shipping or transportation coordination environment experience or relevant certification
• Thorough knowledge of shipping and transportation operations and familiarity with import and export processes
• Experience with transportation management software
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Pay Range:$19.18 - $32.40

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.