Logistics Specialist
Company: Express Employment Professionals - Akron West
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Our client company in Akron seeks a Logistics Specialist who's
core responsibility is to provide customer service to both internal
and external customers, which includes; taking customer orders,
giving pricing information, performing consultative sales to
customers, explaining services and benefits to customers to assist
with procurement of capacity, monitoring service on all requests
and shipments, and generating business leads for our sales
organization. As a Logicsts Specialist, your contribution may
include: Support new and existing customer accounts to foster
business development. Provide prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable
service to all internal and external customers. Identify and
communicate business opportunities into the sales organization
(through the Sales Support department). Order creation, load
procurement, negotiation, freight tendering, and problem
resolution. Update customers regarding shipments as required via
phone, email, and web-based channels. Identify customer needs and
facilitate communication with owner operators or outside agents to
provide the most cost-effective means of shipment execution.
Provide a high level of accuracy in order documentation. Understand
unique freight handling characteristics and delivery requirements
to allow contractors to operate in a safety-oriented environment.
Assist contractors in obtaining shipment critical information
(directions, pick up numbers, tow-related services, etc.) via phone
and email communication. Monitor shipments from order entry through
delivery to ensure on time performance is met. Suggest improvements
to business processes and procedures when applicable to benefit the
corporate goals as well as key stakeholders. Every company
regardless of the size or industry is only as successful as the
people involved with it. That is why hiring the right team members
is such a critical process. Our recruiting philosophy is to give
you the most accurate picture of what a career with our client will
entail. We strive to ensure that each hire is a good occupational
and cultural match for both the company's interests and the
candidate's interests. Logistics Specialist position highlights:
Pay: $18 to $20 per hour dependent on experience Full time position
Monday thru Friday, several second shift options available Direct
hire or evaluation hire dependent on negotiation What we look for
in a Logistics Specialist: At least two years of industry/related
experience Excellent listening and communication skills, both
written and verbal Strong customer service skills and experience
working with computer applications High school diploma or
equivalent, Bachelor's preferred Make the first step toward your
success. Apply with Express today! Employment Type: Full Time Years
Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $18 - $20 Hourly Bonus/Commission:
No
Keywords: Express Employment Professionals - Akron West, Penn Hills , Logistics Specialist, Professions , Akron, Pennsylvania
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