Remedy is thrilled to be working with a customer- and quality-focused logistics organization who has an urgent need for a Logistics Specialist who will specifically be responsible for tracking and tracing shipments throughout the life of the delivery cycle. Here are some important details:
Job Type: Full Time / Direct Hire
Location: Orchard Park, NY
Shift: Multiple positions/shifts available:
- 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
- 2nd shift - Monday through Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm
- Overnight - Monday through Friday, 9pm - 5:30am
Pay: $17-$18/hour
Work Perks:
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Vision Insurance
Essential job duties for this Logistics Specialist will include:
- Determines most cost effective, service level focused routing and book accordingly
- Determines method of delivery necessary to accommodate customer’s desired level of service (special or standard)
- Maintains a detailed understanding of transport modalities required based on cargo details provided
- Prepares documentation required to facilitate successful shipment including but not limited to master airway bills, house airway bills, packing lists, shipper’s export declarations
- Maintains a firm understanding of Hazardous Material Handling requirements and possess the ability to direct the customer in Dangerous Goods Declaration requirements
- Provides shipment pricing to customers based on existing contractual rates as well as providing spot quotes ensuring desired profit margins are maintained
- Obtains all associated charges for shipment including, but not limited to, line hauls, transfers, pickups, and deliveries
- Obtains hardcopy proof of delivery based on customer requirements and re-weighs as necessary
- Check on shipment status with airlines and truckers (via on-line tracking tools or through telephone contact)
- Upon determining shipments are not moving to accommodate service level requested, determines most cost effective, service level focused routing and book accordingly
- Works closely with international agents in a constant effort to ensure items are pre-cleared and proof of deliveries and charges have been faxed
- Assists in answering all inbound calls
Background Profile:
- Prior experience in freight forwarding and / or transportation
- High school degree required; college degree preferred
- Knowledge of international and /or domestic cargo
- Exposure to shipping software preferred
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
If you are a knowledgeable logistics professional with prior experience in freight forwarding, we strongly urge you to apply today for immediate consideration!
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