Why You Want To Work Here:
We are the leading provider of transportation management and aviation solutions. This position offers you the opportunity for a stable long-term career with a growing organization. We provide global support and looking for someone who is a quick learner with strong problem solving skills!
Responsibilities for Logistics Specialist:
- Dispatch shipments to ensure on-time delivery, while maintaining cost targets
- Communicate and update clients through phone email correspondence while developing lasting relationships
- Schedule pick-ups and deliveries, optimizing cost and time
- Adjust price quotes according to cost and location
- Order entry as needed for product transfers or customer orders
- Manage domestic and international freight shipments
- Prepare export documents
- Approve freight invoices
- Maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity
- Gain a sufficient understanding of the industry and customers
Qualifications for Logistics Specialist:
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress (Preferred)
- Experience and interest in transportation/ logistics preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Tech-savvy, knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork
- High degree of attention to detail
- Willingness to work the evening shift
Schedule:
Training: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM (Paid!)
- Shift A): 2 PM - 10 PM | Friday-Tuesday
- Shift B): 4 PM - 12 AM | Friday - Tuesday
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,760.00 - $55,543.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- The mandatory paid training for this position will be Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM for the first 3 months. Is this doable for you?
- The regular shift after completing the training will be from Friday to Tuesday, 2 PM to 10 PM OR 4 PM to 12 AM. Are these schedules doable for you?
Experience:
- Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Schiller Park, IL 60176 (Required)
Work Location: In person
