Logistics Operations Specialist - South Carolina, United States - Larkin Express Logistics

Description

Logistics – Evening Operations Specialist

The individual in the Operations Specialist Evening Hours role is a trusted, central point of contact for our carriers and supports our day-to-day freight requirements. Work with operations team to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of freight for our customers while building and maintaining relationships with carriers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain customer profiles and enter shipments into McLeod software
• Track in-transit loads
• Solicit freight quotations for Spot and Contract markets
• Manage carrier data and negotiate freight contracts
• Schedule and manage pickup and deliveries of shipments.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
• Schedule pickup and delivery and dispatch drivers in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain and update accurate information in company's operating systems, tracking shipments to completion
• Coordinating daily carrier activities with customers and operations team
• Hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Experience:

• At least Two (2) years of Operations experience in managing logistics and freight
• At least Two (2) years of experience preferred in McLeod software
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skill
• Preferred knowledge of Port Operations and Drayage operations.

Position is located in Charleston, SC. Compensation commensurate with experience.