Your tasks
Tasks & Responsibilities: ? To dispatch 3rd party draymen for U.S. International shipment pick-ups and deliveries using internal TMS systems. ? To help educate and advise colleagues within the organization on the technical and non-technical tasks/needs associated to successfully ? sell and execute ocean marine drayage services for FCL movements. ? To establish responsibilities and accountabilities for service failures ? To make sure that our pick-ups, deliveries are being conducted on time ? To streamline the transportation communications between internal and external customers ? To know and understand all dray needs by region for customer base both import and export. ? To prioritize time sensitive cargo and monitor all daily pick-ups and deliveries to ensure these are tendered to a carrier as needed. ? To negotiate pricing as needed with 3rd party draymen to maximize profits taking advantage of one-way opportunities. . ? The Specialist will need to maintain constant communication with other team members to ensure use of carriers are efficient and effectively used ? The Specialist will aid both internal and external customers in regards but not limited to transportation inquiries ? The Specialist will ensure proper reporting; carrier invoicing and system event updates are conducted timely and accurately raising any issues outside of their immediate control that need to be addressed ? To help maintain carrier database with respect to providers, rates, expiration dates ? To assist with ocean product goals to eliminate risk (cost exposure) as much as possible. ? To ensure compliance with DOT regulations and established internal policies and guidelines. ? To perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Details/Specification/Explanation of the role specific skills Bachelor's degree preferred. ? 3 - 5 years of experience in Logistics ? 3 - 5 years of experience in customer service ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel ? Knowledge of import/export transload operations ? A general understanding of ocean export/import operations and budgeting exercises ? Experience in carrier deliveries/recovery process and terminal port/CY requirements ? Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment ? Email and Telephone etiquettes ? Ability to troubleshoot day to day issues that may arise during pick-up or delivery process ? Ability to negotiate pricing with both 3rd party carriers and warehouses
Benefits
401(k), Dental, Direct Deposit, Medical, Vision
Our offer
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.