Transportation Specialist, Dispatch Operations

ACV • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online, transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV) has applied innovation and user-designed, data-driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.
At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:
Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in dispatch, logistics, or transportation industry.
• Intermediate problem-solving ability
• Teamworking skills, including both internally and externally
• Proven customer service ability
• Communication and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Familiarity with business technology, including Microsoft Office or G Suite, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Triage customer and carrier inquiries; manage transactions and communications to provide timely resolutions. Refer inquiries or tasks to appropriate Teammate(s).
• Process transactions to support Transportation operations, dispatching and Dispatch Operations. Transactions may include assigning dispatch jobs, expediting Dispatch Operations surrounding transport orders, or assessing and understanding the needs of customers and carriers to ensure seamless orders; relegate transactions to appropriate Teammate(s).
• Maintain and manage relationships with carriers, customers, and internal departments and Teammates.
• Resolve complex issues utilizing processes, procedures, and effective problem solving skills.
• Ensure accurate and proper entry and maintenance of records in Salesforce, load boards, and other related systems or platforms.
• Work interdepartmentally to maintain status of dispatching and Dispatch Operations. Connect with sellers, buyers, and carriers to provide continuous communication.
• Ensure transactions and records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant.
• Identify opportunities for customer satisfaction, dispatch, and Dispatch Operations operations efficiency. Leverage systems to continuously support the improvement of dispatch and Dispatch Operations.
• Monitor KPIs and objectives through varying systems. Collaborate with management and the Dispatch team to identify opportunities and assist in development of effective policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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