Logistic Support Associate

Job description

Position: Logistics Support Associate Duration: 2 Years Location: Minneapolis MN Direct client: Immediate Interview POSITION DESCRIPTION Provide support to the Global Logistics, Transportation team and Business Units and Geographies. Responsible for researching, analyzing and recommending/implementing solutions related to invoicing issues, freight claims, and running reports. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Logistics Support • Provide support to the Global Logistics & Transportation team Business Units, and Geographies • Research issues, offer solutions, and implement as approved/required • Respond to day-to-day transportation service issues and other trouble-shooting related to transportation movements • Work with vendor inbound program to ensure accurate freight terms and spend • Manage freight claims program, upload claims into centralized system, follow-up with carriers and sites, conduct trend analysis and implement damage mitigation plans, conduct claims quarterly business reviews • Monitor address correction accessorial charges, identify trends, resolve issues, track savings • Manage new carrier requests for business, research and identify new potential transportation partners • Request and review quotes for transportation services • Arrange expedited shipments and urgent transportation requests • Provide project support to the Transportation and Import/Export Compliance team • Other duties as assigned SKILLS/COMPETENCIES • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, PC and research skills • Ability to work effectively with other departments • Discreet with confidential or sensitive information • Demonstrates organizational ability and follow through • Capable of multitasking and working with changing priorities and deadlines EDUCATION REQUIRED • High School Diploma or GED DESIRED/PREFERRED EXPERIEINCE • Previous experience in logistics industry and freight • Freight knowledge—understanding freight invoices/industry (from an operations perspective) PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS • Office environment; stand/sit/walk up to 8 hours per day, lift 20 lbs. Thanks & Regards, Nagesh 732-844-8712 Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.