Schedule: FT
Job Type: On-site
Salary Type: Hourly
About the Role
Be a part of a team that assists and supports transportation management for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Opportunity to implement and improve processes, drive efficiencies, and create positive financial impact to the customer's business. The Logistics Specialist III will be accountable for creating and maintaining the carrier relationships with consistent and professional communications. This position will work onsite at the customer location in Fridley, MN.
What the Candidate Will Do
- Maintain carrier service and cost expectations
- Planning and tendering loads
- Document and execute customer’s standard operating procedures
- Leverages knowledge and understanding of equipment’s, markets, and shipment requirements
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with carriers to meet customer expectations
- Negotiate Carrier Rates for New and Existing Business
- Manage KPIs and identify trends with shipper, receiver and carrier performance and recommend actions for improvement
- Act as intermediary in problem resolution between accounts and carriers
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with shippers and receivers through professional and timely communications and inquiry responses
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 1+ years of related experience in Transportation or Logistics
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management or Business
- Transportation industry knowledge, including key terminology; and general knowledge of industry verticals
- Advance of Microsoft Suite and/or Google Tools
Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees
Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.
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EEOC
Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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