Reverse Logistic Operation(Inventory/Distribution/Warehouse) - Long term W2 contract

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers

Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information

Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail.

Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

Complete daily logs and trackers

Identify cost savings opportunities during load planning

Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary

Provides load exception investigation and reporting

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 2+ years of experience in logistics and/or transportation.

Load Planning/Order Management experience is a plus.

Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems and Warehouse Management Systems.

Strong Excel proficiency and skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work well in teams and work with remote teammates.

Works on problems of limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions.

Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Typically has general knowledge of logistics operations related to employee’s specific area of work, and knowledge of overall logistics operations.

Is able to identify standard problems within the delivery cycle and makes a recommendation to provide a solution to achieve customer satisfaction.

Ability to work extended periods of time in an open office environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.