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Freight Management Specialist
Freight Management SpecialistAllen Distribution • Mechanicsburg, PA, US
Freight Management Specialist

Freight Management Specialist

Allen Distribution • Mechanicsburg, PA, US
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Freight Management Specialist

Responsible for customer service functions within the freight management division of the transportation department.

Values and business practices :

  • Customer first We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude.
  • We treat everybody with respect and dignity.
  • We operate with high business ethics.
  • We are a good corporate citizen.
  • We value our professional relationships.
  • We strive to have a "Continuous Improvement Culture".
  • We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment / facilities.

Company expectations :

Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility :

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability :

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude :

Maintains a "Whatever It Takes" attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn :

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative :

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.

Quality of work :

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of "Only Handle It Once OHIO", by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions :

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc

Communication :

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager / supervisor.

Appearance :

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position competency :

  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of logistics market.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, the ability to quickly master Allen Distribution and customer proprietary software sites.
  • The ability to work in a fast paced and changing work environment.
  • Position expectations :

    Customer service :

  • Ability to communicate and problem solve with all customers, both internal and external, in a professional, courteous and effective manner.
  • Provide professional, detailed responses to customers inquiries. If not able to provide requested information, elevate issue to appropriate party, i.e. warehouse or Manager.
  • Ability to identify and determine appropriate solutions or course of action to resolve customer issues.
  • Continually work to develop customer rapport and relationships.
  • Ability to recognize when service levels will not be met and to take appropriate action to elevate or address issues to ensure positive customer experience.
  • Ability to recognize trends in various issues which arise to determine if situation is a one time occurrence or is an on going issue with needs to be addressed.
  • Operations :

  • Assist in department planning functions.
  • Identify optimal routing and consolidation of shipments to protect service and meet department financial goals.
  • Assist Freight Management's business development by identifying and securing new business.
  • Freight management reports :

  • Ability to utilize websites, customer software, interaction with customers / carriers to obtain data to compile information for operational reports.
  • Responsible for providing reports within the time expectations required per report.
  • Project management :

  • Ability to work under the direction of the Manager, Freight Management Services to assist in projects as needed.
  • Cross coverage :

  • Responsible for assisting in the training of fellow team members on new tasks.
  • On call coverage :

  • Assist with departmental on call coverage as determined by Manager, Freight Management Services.
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