Account Representative - Brokerage at Penske

Beachwood, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Load Planning, Freight Movement, Rate Negotiation, Transportation Management Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Analytical Skills, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Time Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Account Representative - Brokerage Location: Beachwood, OH Shift: 2nd shift: Sunday 8am-9pm Monday-Wednesday 12noon-9pm Position Summary: Penske’s Brokerage division is looking for an Account Representative to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement. Major Responsibilities: • Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers • Update Transportation Management System/Mercury Gate with current shipment information. • Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail • Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. • Complete daily logs and trackers • Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis • Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer • Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary • Provides load exception investigation and reporting • Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics [https://www.penskelogistics.com/] to learn more.

Responsibilities

Coordinates load planning and freight movement by processing customer orders and optimizing shipments with third-party carriers. Responsible for tracking deliveries, negotiating spot rates, and troubleshooting operational issues to ensure on-time delivery.