Logistics Coordinator- Desk Agent

Expeditors

Logistics Coordinator- Desk Agent

Bensenville, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Scope of Position: ensure that TRANSCON customers are served from/in the managing branch; To support the TRANSCON Lead/Supervisor with meeting customer requirements for all shipments while supporting other TRANSCON team members and management when needed.

    ** _ _Major Duties and Responsibilities:__**

    Operations:

    • Mastering our customers’ standard operating procedures (SOP).
    • Understand department process flow and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
    • Collaborating with management
    • Monitoring shipments in transit (Outbound Workflow, etc.) daily to ensure the following:
      • Data integrity for events and references (APR, APT/XDD, RDL, SHI, SHR, etc.) are updated properly.
      • Customers shipments are delivering per KPI’s, RDL’s and SOP’s
      • Exceptions are managed and resolved immediately.
    • Communicate effectively and timely with customers, Expeditor’s offices worldwide, and co-workers through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person.
      • Status Reports sent out daily to customers.
        • Delays are notated with reasons for the delay.
    • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.
    • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
    • Always meet compliance to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements

    • Knowledge of the Chicagoland area.
    • Operations/Industry Knowledge preferred
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels
    • Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional attitude
    • Great attitude and background based on compliments from customers and coworkers
    • Strong MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote

    Additional Information

    Additional Information

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
    • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program
    • 26 remote/work from home days per year
    • The position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour based on education and experience

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

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad