Job description

Job Title: Transportation Specialist.

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Job Summary

Assistant Transportation Specialist is primarily responsible to arrange transportation services to all outbound shipments for assigned business accounts. A candidate shall coordinate and schedule efficiently to expedite routes and maximize cost-effectiveness on all cargo types. A candidate who can work under pressure, adapt quickly, and provide quality customer service to clients will succeed in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

50% Transportation Coordination (Carrier Management)

• Coordinate, schedule, and assign loads based on required delivery dates, needed transit and equipment capacity
• Schedule pick-up and delivery appointments with clients, handling rescheduling if needed
• Maintain above 99% on-time delivery (OTD), ensuring successful shipment of freight by tracking deliveries and estimating times of arrival and delivery.
• Proactive communication with customer and carrier to prevent foreseeable issues

25% POD/Invoice Collections and Audit

• Obtains all POD (Proof of Delivery) and invoices from carriers
• Maintain above 99% on time POD/Invoice collection (within 5 business days from delivery)
• In depth review of provided PODs and audit for any exceptions
• Identify trends and report issues that can adversely affect POD/invoice collections

25% Settlement and Cost Analysis

• Verify order details such as delivery information and selling/buying amount before invoice settlement in system
• Create AP/AR invoices for assigned business accounts and carriers.
• Collect, analyze financial data and prepare month-end closing report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• 1+ years of minimum experience in Transportation/Supply chain or related role (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Skills

• Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and concise communication skills with good attitude and ability to work in a team setting
• Prioritization, able to shift focus to urgent issues while not falling behind on other duties
• Able to sense urgency and know when to escalate for assistance
• Can create and maintain professional relationships with customers and carriers

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Logistics/Dispatching/Transportation: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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