Office Administrator - Final Mile

The Suddath Companies • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the relationships and correspondence between the Customer, Operations, Independent Contractors and our Customers Customer Department. Position will assist Home Delivery Administration and Operations in carrying out their duties to complete the appropriate processes and procedures. The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services. The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Suddath Companies moves people and businesses together with our group of privately-owned companies and family of brands, including Perdue and Phase Integration. Our mission is to serve our customers, communities and each other with the highest level of care, making lives easier by delivering in the moments that matter. Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our values have been and continue to be at the foundation of everything we do. They are: Trust We foster an environment of trust through our integrity, dependability and accountability. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers. Innovation We look for ways to continuously improve our customer and employee experience by challenging the status quo, taking smart risks and learning from mistakes. Teamwork We collaborate through common goals as one team, welcoming the diversity of ideas, encouraging and supporting one another and celebrating contributions. Caring We show empathy in all that we do, operating with compassion and understanding. We promote a safe and healthy work environment. Agility We overcome challenges by being nimble and resilient, quickly accepting, driving and adapting to change. The Suddath Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office products.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the capability of taking multiple duties and challenges.
• Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write English in order to understand and give directions, and to complete paperwork accurately.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment as dictated by the duties of the job and perform data entry and typing functions.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year college degree preferred, but not required.
• Previous office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive customer, client, and Independent Contractor phone calls and respond accordingly.
• Check e-mail regularly and respond appropriately.
• Correspond with the Central Office for customer relations, researching orders, and other location issues.
• Receive all previous day’s routes from local Operations Manager and scan to Home Delivery Administration.
• Responsible for full cycle oversight of BOL process, including follow up from previous day's BOLs, update delivery date for reschedules, prepare next day's deliveries, and file completed BOLs.
• Print out all Service Orders file appropriately.
• Scan service orders to appropriate departments.
• Enter notes and additional information for customer and Independent Contractors into appropriate system.
• Correspond with Warehouse Manager on customers’ orders.
• Research open and unassigned orders.
• Assist in printing daily manifest and organizing next day’s routes.
• Prepare Hot Shot print out for Warehouse.
• Check-In all returns.
• Enter FedEx orders received into spreadsheet.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED