Logistics Specialist
Immediate Openings for **Logistics Specialist
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McDonough GA
Whether you are looking for a job while in college, just graduating college or you are looking for the next step in your career we want to talk to you! If you have excellent multi-tasking abilities and epic work ethic and are looking for a pathway to success, we want to talk to see if S-2 is a fit for you.
Since 2005, S-2international LLC has been delivering on our promises and supporting our customers with our famous and time-honored Service Delivered with Heart !
What does this mean? We are here to serve our customers and to provide the very best customer experience every time. As a well-known and respected Freight Brokerage offering a variety of transportation management solutions, we are the answer for hundreds of customers around the US. We are also recognized as a Top Woman-Owned Transportation Company to work for. And we are growing!
As a Logistics Specialist, a typical day might include the following:
- Developing relationships with customer contacts at multiple levels
- Promptly responding to customer requests for rates and carrier capacity
- Providing all necessary and relevant information to dispatch team
- Proactively solicit shipments from assigned accounts through direct sales and marketing activities on a daily basis ensuring account penetration and portfolio growth
- Work effectively within the Logistics team, and with other company resources as needed, to address specific shipment service issues and formulate solutions to minimize negative financial outcomes and customer dissatisfaction
- Preparing pricing options and responding to RFQs, negotiating with both customers and carriers
- Managing customer expectations though the creation and utilization of account metrics
This job might be for you if:
- You want to be **\ #1 **at your job and you have a remarkable work ethic.
- You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions.
- You have a never say no attitude!
- You are laser focused. You pay attention to details. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is wort doing right, every single time.
- You have awesome multi-tasking abilities x 100 .
- You can manage an ever-changing daily landscape of activities. In fact, you love that!
- You are a critical thinker; active learner; able to work independently, as part of a team, in results-driven environment.
To land this gig, here is what you need:
Education:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent, college education or similar is a plus
- 1+ years of brokerage sales experience and/or 3 years of logistics, supply chain or related experience
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle conflict
- Proficient in MS Office, TMS/Load board (DAT, Truckstop, etc.) experience a plus
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
Bonus experience: Have you worked helping people solve problems? If so great! It doesn’t need to be traditional transportationr customer service experience: we have employees from all work backgrounds in our ranks!
And you are good at :
- Communication. You write well. You speak eloquently. You follow up on conversations. You can explain just about anything to anyone, and you are comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.
- You have strong typing and computer skills; put those gaming and texting abilities to the test.
- You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change, you know how to roll with the punches.
- You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You are going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.
- You like helping people. You get a kick out of getting people to those wow! moments!
Why logistics?
- Fun career in a fast-paced industry. Everyday is an opportunity to learn something new. You will never be bored, we promise!
- The industry is HUGE! It is estimated that 10% of the US GDP is attributable to the logistics industry. That means our industry is essential. Essential=Job security and endless opportunityLearn about what makes our world work. Logistics touches everything. You’ll learn about different industries, geography, math, products and more.
Why Work for S-2international LLC?
- Uncapped earning potential. Competitive pay with commission and/or bonus opportunities
- Affordable and excellent benefits including health, dental and vision coverage with significant company contribution.
- 401k with immediate vesting and excellent employer match.
- Team driven and comfortable work environment.
- Spot incentives and contests to “amp-up” the fun
- Employee performance awards including Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year.
- Employee referral bonuses
- Growing organization with opportunities for advancement
- Be ready to become an expert in transportation. We have a great training program!
- Diverse workforce
- Good culture that promotes service, breeds entrepreneurship and pays for performance.
If this job is not for you but perhaps you have a friend who be a perfect fit, send them this link! Thanks!