Manage day-to-day aspects of booking, shipping, tracking, and billing on both import and export shipments- Secure capacity for loads- Leverage carrier relationship to influence capacity awards during tight markets- Determine eligibility for additional non-committed freight to be awarded to internal brokerage services- Contact carrier to obtain status of load-tendered; continue monitoring the shipment for on-time pick-up, transit, delivered, empty- Update load status in system, e.g., loaded, pick-up, delivery, empty, etc.- Notify Shipper and/or Receiver of Load Status and reschedule pick-up/delivery appointments when necessary- Establish and maintain effective relationships with shippers and receivers through professional and timely communications and inquiry responses- Correspond with customer and carrier regarding detention information- Communicate and gain approval for expedite shipments- Use of JIRA, including request new users and password resets via JIRA; provide specific and detailed comments to ensure Help Desk receives clear actionable requests within JIRA- Train customer users on the TMS, leveraging knowledge of customer business practices and workflow- Rate Quotes- Lead training sessions for Carrier Contacts as necessary on Carrier Portal- Identify patterns with shipper, receiver and carrier performance and recommend actions for improvement- Coordinate and direct shipments and deliveries, including Shipper to Cross-dock, Cross-dock to DC, DC to DC, DC to Store, etc. to improve Customer/Carrier equipment utilization- Set-up new Receivers, vendors, and suppliers- Resolve financial discrepancies in TMS financials (Carrier invoice does not match in TMS and must be reviewed and make determination; make adjustments in TMS; and respond to Accounting to deny or approve the additional funds, etc.)- Utilize TMS to actively manage on-time performance and automation objectives**Basic Qualifications**- 1-2 years related experience- Bachelor's degree- Advanced Spanish and English written, oral, and presentation communication skills**Preferred Qualifications**- Knowledge of Freight Industry- Reporting and Analytics (Ability to run BI reports; validate information; understand report, and offer feedback and deliver insights to your manager and or customer contacts on the information contained within the report)- Microsoft Excel— knowledge of Microsoft Excel including but not limited to VLookup, Pivot Tables and advanced formulas- 1 - 2 Years of customer service experience**Skills**: Required- Customer Service- Bilingual English/Spanish**Behaviors**: Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity**Motivations**: Preferred- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
