Operations Associate
About The Position
Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.
Requirements
- Multi-tasking while maintaining precise attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to type 35+ words per minute
- Must be able to work in demanding, high-volume environment, particularly with email and calls
- Precise attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft products Excel, Word
- Must be tech savvy
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
Responsibilities
- Controlling freight forwarding shipments into and out of the station across various modes of transportation based on customer requests.
- Providing a high-level operations excellence and a quality customer service experience to all customers while maintaining station KPI’s.
- Tracking and tracing outbound shipments
- Inspecting outbound freight
- Contracting new carriers as needed and assigning carriers and providing load tenders
- Communicating freight status and any problems to other stations and customers, and updating the system
- Provide customer service
- Run reports
- Able to work overtime and weekend on call rotations.
- Data entry of shipments into transportation management system
- Domestic air and ground routing (including Canada)
- Contract new carriers
- Negotiate Freight Rates
- Develop collaborative carrier relationships
- Assigning carriers and providing load tenders
- Find and develop new logistics/freight opportunities and design carrier solutions for other Pilot offices and external customers
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k + Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
