Transportation Management -Logistics Specialist III at UBER FREIGHT US LLC

Newport, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Freight Coverage, Carrier Selection, Rate Negotiation, Data Analysis, Problem Resolution, Training, Communication, Order Management, Performance Improvement, TMS, Microsoft Office, BI

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Schedule: FT Job Type: Hybrid Salary Type: Hourly Job Level:S3 Req #: 1960 About the Role Uber Freight is seeking experienced customer service and logistics professionals with strong backgrounds in Transportation, Supply Chain, or Logistics. In this role, you will manage and coordinate key transportation functions to ensure products are delivered accurately, on time, and using the most efficient and cost-effective methods. You will contribute to operational excellence and help drive a high-quality service experience. This position follows a hybrid schedule based out of our Newport, KY Center of Excellence: on-site Tuesday–Thursday, with Monday and Friday as work-from-home days. All interviews for this role will be conducted on-site at the Newport, KY COE. What The Candidate Will Do Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential in order to facilitate the life cycle of an order, including load building, tendering, etc. Exceed customer on time pick-up and delivery expectations Establish and maintain effective relationships with carriers to meet customer expectations Effective and timely freight coverage and carrier selection through systemic routing guide and spot shipments including rate negotiation Leverage TMS to effectively route and consolidate orders considering best cost and transit options for all transportation modes Monitoring and resolving shipment data errors Proactive analysis to prevent service failures Proactively develop and recommend service improvement programs in support of the transportation strategy Professional and timely communications and inquiry responses with shippers and receivers Identify patterns with shipper, receiver, and carrier performance, and recommend actions for improvement Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies in TMS financials Train new customer and vendor users on the TMS, demonstrating knowledge of customer business practices and workflow Document and execute customer’s standard operating procedures Leverage knowledge and understanding of equipment, markets, and shipment requirements Act as intermediary in problem resolution between accounts and carriers Basic Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years of relevant experience in the transportation or logistics industry (a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field may be considered in lieu of experience) Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Tools Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management 3+ years of experience in transportation/logistics Basic understanding of BI and Tableau reporting Advance proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 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. Candidate Privacy Notice Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice. 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.

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate key transportation functions to ensure accurate and timely product delivery. Use the Transportation Management System to facilitate the order life cycle and maintain effective relationships with carriers.