Operations Assistant at SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS INC

Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teamwork, Adaptability, Initiative, Attention To Detail, Communication, Microsoft Office

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Description Supply Chain Solutions is a third party logistics (3PL) company specializing in Managed Transportation Services. We are located in Coon Rapids, MN. We are seeking to fill a full-time Operations Assistant to support our Director of Managed Transportation and the Operations Teams. Position requires a minimum of three years of experience in an administrative assistant and/or logistics role. Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, 401k plan with up to 5% matching contribution, life and disability insurances, supplemental insurances including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans, and professional development reimbursement. As our company grows, this position has the potential to grow and expand as well. We offer a casual work environment where we believe in having fun while working hard. Position is located in Coon Rapids, MN and is NOT a remote position. Summary The Operations Coordinator/Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Managed Transportation with daily administrative and organizational tasks and supporting Operations activities. This role requires a heavy focus on organization, data, communication, and adaptability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Administrative and Management Support Monitor and assist with Director of Managed Transportation’s email, calendar, and phone calls. Manage organization of the day. Act as the holder of “to do, doing, done” lists/tracking. Preparation for customer meetings, including conference room set up and research. May be asked to attend meetings and take meetings notes. Assists with preparing customer reports as required. Assist with New Customer onboarding tasks. Project Management. Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks. Operations and Logistics Support Provide information in response to inquiries about the status of shipment pickups and deliveries. Sets up day-to-day shipments for house account customers. Builds customer loads and assigns carriers to the loads by finding the most optimal carrier and cost. Responsible for tracking and tracing shipments. Ensures on-time deliveries. Schedules pickup and delivery appointments with shippers and receivers. Dispatch shipments if short-handed. Communicates all delays and issues with carriers, customers, and internal staff, as necessary. Requirements Skills Solid teamwork skills. Very adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information. Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities. Accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Education and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three years of logistics and/or administrative assistant experience required. Experience with business-to-business customer-facing interactions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion, the colleague may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The colleague may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The position is an office-based position.Employee AcknowledgmentDate:The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Responsibilities

The Operations Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Managed Transportation with daily administrative tasks and supporting operations activities. This includes managing emails, scheduling, preparing reports, and ensuring on-time deliveries.