Transportation Application Associate II

Ryder•Fort Worth, TX

3d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Application Associate II is dynamic and can have frequent reprioritization of current projects within the Four key functions: Systematic order processing: Manage client specific freight strategies via electronic business rule automation. Process systematic optimization/consolidation of client orders. Carrier Contract Maintenance: Maintain/Create carrier rating structure, carrier transit matrix and carrier fuel tables within database system based on Carrier Rate Contracts. Account Analytics: Monthly/Quarterly review of account metrics. Identify opportunities within data to reduce freight spend or increase efficiency within processes. Use analytical expertise to demonstrate and implement changes to system processes. Issue Resolution: Monitor, root cause and resolve issues relating to Systematic order processing, Carrier contract maintenance, Account Analytics. Essential Functions Responsible for four key functions on 1-5 client accounts Create/Maintain account specific process documents & Metrics Create/Maintain carrier tariffs(rate contracts) and transit matrix within database system Act as consultant for Internal & External clients on database configuration opportunities related to assigned accounts. Issue resolution within database system Identify/Implement continuous process improvements on assigned accounts: Systematic Automation or Business Rule adjustments which can positively impact the overall client solution Identify opportunities within database system that are not currently utilized and determine how the functions can be used on future client solutions Additional Responsibilities Occasionally responsible for launching new client accounts within database system and all decision connected to the system configurations outside of IT Account specific related to Tariff Structure, Automation Structure, Day to Day changes on the account that are not connected to a large account change Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, other related field or equivalent related experience
Three (3) years or more previous experience working with customers or carriers preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate engaging professional presence
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Responsibilities

Responsible for four key functions on 1-5 client accounts
Create/Maintain account specific process documents & Metrics
Create/Maintain carrier tariffs(rate contracts) and transit matrix within database system
Act as consultant for Internal & External clients on database configuration opportunities related to assigned accounts.
Issue resolution within database system
Identify/Implement continuous process improvements on assigned accounts: Systematic Automation or Business Rule adjustments which can positively impact the overall client solution
Identify opportunities within database system that are not currently utilized and determine how the functions can be used on future client solutions
Occasionally responsible for launching new client accounts within database system and all decision connected to the system configurations outside of IT Account specific related to Tariff Structure, Automation Structure, Day to Day changes on the account that are not connected to a large account change
Performs other duties as assigned.