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Logistics Representative

TEKsystems
$16.00 - $19.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Genoa
Apr 04, 2025
Seeking an experienced Logistics Representative! Apply Today What You'll Do: Plan, organize and manage daily responsibilities to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements Process freight quote requests by coordinating with carriers, brokers, 3PLs, Starship, etc. Review Orders/BOL's, and inspect for accurate item counts, weights, freight class, ship to, ship from, carrier information, customer required special delivery instructions, as well as verify accuracies of COLLECT or 3PL billing when appropriate Maintain accurate records of freight quotes, Bill of Ladings, and shipments as activities occur, including shipment entry/setup in Starship Maintain Starship system Ensure correct batches are utilized Research solutions to error messages Coordinate and schedule order pickups with customers (CPUs) and authorized freight carriers in accordance with routing instructions such as email, phone call, carrier web portal, etc. Work in collaboration with internal and external customers, understanding their needs and requirements of freight logistics Maintain effective communications between all departments by answering phone calls and emails, assisting in a professional and timely manner and resolving issues Oversee freight carrier activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between freight carriers and organizations. Develop freight quotes/proposals that include documentation for estimates. Review logistics performance with carriers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements Monitor and control freight carriers and their movement of our goods to maximize value and minimize costs Maintain and update freight documents for Sales, Customer Service, and Purchasing Research, analyze data, and resolve freight logistic problems and inconsistencies Proactively communicate and coordinate with other departments to resolve any shipping issues as required, assisting in a professional and timely manner Coordinate freight logistics activities, establish task priorities, schedule, and track work assignments, provide guidance, and ensure the availability of resources Perform coordinator duties such as training employees on freight and overseeing company needs or requirements Run and monitor daily/weekly reports to prioritize shipments and ensure 98% on-time accuracy. Review daily transfers of products from other warehouses, then confirm products and quantities of actual transfers. Review daily/weekly order picking requirements, carrier pick-up schedules, then coordinate with Master Planner, Shipping Expediter, Sales Manager, Production Coordinator and Branch Managers. Maintain status reports on overdue and potential overdue freight pick-ups and deliveries After daily invoicing which is typically between 3-5pm, immediately review open orders, for lost shipping documents, late orders, anticipated finished products, receipt of transferred products, printed orders/BOLs Coordinate schedule modifications with Shipping Departments and freight carriers as required due to customer changes, labor or material shortages, backorders, or other interruptions, and report changes to Sales Manager 48 hours prior to customer ship date, confirm with CSR on-time, delayed, and/or changes to the customer orders Review and audit scanned copies of shipping documents with Daily Shipment Report. Proactively notify relevant Managers and colleagues of delays, discrepancies, etc. Meets key performance indicators to support the department, branch, freight and overall company goals Work according to policies, procedures, and work instructions All other assignments as assigned by management What You'll Bring: Must Haves: - 2 to 4 years of direct experience in shipping, receiving, freight logistics, inventory control or production required - High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required Nice Haves: - Experience within a GMP manufacturing environment preferred. Skills and Competencies: Must be able to follow written, oral instructions and be able to maintain and follow-through on work assignments Must be able to make decisions and solve problems - analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems Must be knowledgeable with freight logistics for LTL, FTL, CPU, etc., including, but not limited to freight classification, differing carrier requirements, etc. Must be able to problem solve with ability and have initiative to work independently. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time, incoming calls, and emails effectively Must be knowledgeable with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAGE/ERP, CRM, TMS/WMS, Starship, etc. Must be detailed orientated and have strong organizational, communication, and people skills Must be proficient in basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division Must be knowledgeable with labeling and shipping compliance, government laws or regulations Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $19.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Genoa,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.