Jobs at OFCO - Offshore International (Now Hiring) — 3 open

COMPANY: The ILS Company

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Carrier Development Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Participates in business activities of carrier development team, analyzing customers’ requests, determining competitive pricing, providing quotes, and coordinating relationship between carriers and customers. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules and coordinates relationships with carriers and customers, negotiating quotes, and following up on shipments.
• Finds and orients new providers/carriers; sets appropriate records and profiles on new providers and carriers in TMS system.
• Communicates closely with carriers and customers, answering inquiries, resolving issues, and analyzing data provided by customer to determine the best logistics option.
• Negotiates competitive rates with carriers, follows up on presented quotes to obtain feedback and close the sale.
• Uses web tools, referrals, or any other source that can provide carrier leads to cover loads requested by customers.
• Enters load information in TMS to assist transportation team coordinating shipment effectively.
• Processes quotes within the allotted time frame to meet established department goals and performance metrics.
• Utilizes web tools and TMS history to research market rates and generate estimates. Quotes new services and helps establishing routes in the new areas.
• Reviews and approves waybills; supports accounting team in investigating discrepancies between provider invoices and the negotiated quotes.
• Participates in the team meetings and departmental training sessions. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, experience, certification):

• High school diploma.
• Two (2) years of experience in logistics, transportation, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• English-Spanish is required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical understanding of transportation service procurement.
• Understanding of logistics activities in both, the United States and Mexico.
• Ability to communicate effectively both, orally and in writing.
• Confidence in speaking to new people/clients and making presentations to colleagues and senior management.
• Organizational skills with ability to delegate and multitask.
• Attention to details and accuracy. 
• Ability to manage reports and analyze data as required. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise level. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.