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Kelley Logistics

Logistics Manager

Kelley Logistics, Dayton, OH, United States


Overview

Logistics Managers serve as a liaison between the broker, client, carrier, shipper, and receiver. They are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with all parties to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Quickly provide rate quotes to customers (TL, LTL, Volume, Spot)
  • Work directly with customers on quotes and negotiate pricing for services
  • Receive and process shipments according to customer needs, shipment entry, tracking and follow up
  • Manage daily load activities through discussion with customers and carriers to ensure excellent customer service
  • Contact assigned existing and potential customers to develop customer and carrier relations
  • Research provider performance problems and provide feedback that facilitates resolution
  • Proactively manage freight on behalf of customers
  • Address inquiries and troubleshoot issues for customers
  • Understand all aspects of LTL freight (Class and density, Accessorials, Freight characteristics, Rating and auditing, scheduling, etc.)
Qualifications
  • 2-3 years brokerage/logistics experience preferred
  • Knowledge of international shipping is a plus
  • Strong teamwork, initiative, and customer service skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other technology related to the brokerage industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to efficiently manage time in a fast-paced environment and quickly change priorities
  • Strong ability to multi-task efficiently within multiple software programs
  • Self-Motivated
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the LTL industry and aspects of LTL freight and shipping
  • 18 years of age
  • Fluent in English
  • Able to pass a drug screen
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States
Benefits
  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days


sales, account manager, customer interaction, transportation, trucking, LTL, culture, family oriented, operations sales