Contract Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 1-year related industry experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business Administration
• Basic knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office
• 2+ years logistics or transportation experience
• Experience in contract management in logistics and transportation

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen potential contract carriers for contract eligibility based on contract agreements, FMCSA/DOT standards and company policies
• Manage incoming applicants through the pre-contract background, MVR and drug test process
• Guide online contracting process using proprietary system
• Assist Operations Managers with the onboarding of Contract Carrier’s
• Review contract terminations with management to ensure compliance with contract agreement
• Advise and support Operations Managers on all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA/DOT) regulations and compliance issues as it pertains to Contract Carriers
• Advise and support Operations Managers with Contract Carrier Insurance compliance

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement