Logistics Specialist

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ancillary Insurance Package including,

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Free downtown parking (Indianapolis)

Growth opportunities

Great team environment

Job summary

HorseShoe Beverage Company is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support account executives and ensure customer orders are appointed, covered, picked up and delivered on time.

You will handle load coordination, set appointments, and record information in McLeod and the client’s TMS, while providing carrier and customer support and working with internal teams to resolve issues in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of the freight industry.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform account specific tasks such as load building and load scheduling.
• Set appointments with shippers/receivers and record in McLeod and TMS.
• Provide basic customer and carrier support and escalate issues as needed.
• Build relationships with load coordinators and others supporting freight.
• Monitor and track loads and communicate details to prevent problems.
• Provide updates and resolve issues for operations and customers.
• Ensure accurate data capture and TMS entry for carrier/customer functions.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Work ethic

Independence

Tools

McLeod TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 433 North Capitol Avenue,#500,Indianapolis, IN, 46204,United States
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

Job Summary

As a Logistics Specialist, you are responsible for operational support and assisting with Account Executive’s book of business. You will ensure all customer orders are appointed, covered, picked up, and delivered on time, supporting continued business and the growth of a book of business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform account specific tasks i.e. load building, load scheduling, overflow check calls, etc.
• Set appointments with shippers and receivers and record information in McLeod and Customer’s TMS.
• Provide basic customer and carrier support duties and elevate issues to Account Executive or Carrier Sales team as needed.
• Build relationships with load coordinators and others responsible for supporting freight.
• Monitor and track loads as needed to ensure details are accurately communicated and proactively identify potential problems.
• Provide necessary communication updates and issue resolution for operations and customers as required.
• Ensure accurate data capture, data integrity and TMS system entry in all carrier and customer related functions.
• Ancillary Insurance Package including life insurance, longer-term and short-term disability, as well as pet insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and PTO Package
• Free downtown parking (Indianapolis)
• Opportunity for growth and advancement for outstanding performers
• Work with a great team in a fast-paced and fun office environment

Education/Experience

• High attention to detail
• Deep understanding of the freight industry
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines

Skills Required

• This person should be knowledgeable of the supply chain and logistics industry, highly motivated, urgency driven and have superior written and verbal communication skills to succeed at this position.
• Must have strong relationship-building, follow-up and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate in a positive manner.
• Must have the ability to thrive in at fast-paced team environment.
• Must be able to work with others along with working independently.
• Must be detail-oriented and must meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task in completing scheduled activities along with additional assigned activities.
• Punctuality and a good work ethic are critical.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with McLeod TMS a plus.