Final Mile Carrier Specialist
Company: R&L Carriers
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Final Mile Carrier Specialist responsibilities
and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the
following:Manage the day-to-day movement of customer's freight
ensuring the pickup, transit and on-time deliveryManage and
continually develop business relationships with our customers and
carriersProvide support for our Final Mile delivery services with a
cradle-to-grave approachRecruit and source contract carriers and
validate contract eligibilityDispatch carriers and properly update
loads within our transportation management systemServes as point of
contact for communication and problem solving with carriers and
customers to ensure customer satisfactionMaintain contact with
carriers and internal business partners to ensure the shipper and
consignee are aware of any challenges or issues that may
ariseConsistently track and trace freight movements from
origination to destination taking full responsibility for any
occurrences while solving them both constructively and efficiently
Continuously develop the carrier base by making outbound calls to
build new relationships and expand coverage solutions for our
customersCommunicate daily with partner carriers to understand
where their equipment is located and what type of haul they are
looking to coverUtilize partner carriers truck lists and external
load boards to assist with matching customer needs with carrier
abilitiesAlways provide exceptional customer service to internal
team members, partner carriers and customersQualifications,
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:High school Diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree in Business or similar field of study with
emphasis in:Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Sales,
Marketing, or International Business preferred Previous experience
in a Final Mile operations a plusPrevious experience with McLeod or
external load boards a plusBasic knowledge of box truck delivery
operations, both cdl and non-cdl Have the drive, assertiveness,
passion, and dedication to succeed in the logistics industry
Ability to work independently while supporting an overall team
mentalityAbility to multitask in a fast paced environment with
rapidly changing prioritiesAbility to work in a blended role of
operations and sales in an office environment Excellent
interpersonal skills with a willingness to work collaboratively and
get along with diverse personalitiesKnowledge of the Federal Motor
Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR) Knowledge of local market
geography, transportation arteries and traffic patterns a
plusAbility to handle and prioritize high call volumes and
customer's inquiriesAbility to read, write, and speak English
fluentlyHigh school Diploma or GED About Us R+L Global Logistics is
a world-class provider of high quality domestic and international
logistics and supply chain services, with a reputation for offering
the highest quality freight solutions and services to our
customers. We have 14 offices across the country, with locations in
Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Fort Myers, Indianapolis,
Kansas City, Laredo, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newark, Ocala, Orlando
and San Antonio allowing our logistics team to optimize the supply
chain process for our customers.Why our employees love working at
R+L Global Logistics Values "I love working for a company that I am
proud to represent based on its morals and people"Opportunities
"It's exciting to play a part in building an organization knowing
that as you succeed, more and more opportunities become
availablePeople "While we are a larger company, I've still been
able to form new friendships and relationships with the people
around me"Leadership "I love coming in each day and knowing that I
my opinion matters to our leadership teamExciting Benefits
Including Vacation Properties "I love being able to go to Fort
Myers Beach for a weekend getaway BENEFITSCompany Vacation
Properties, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 401k, Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance and Group Home &
Auto InsuranceR+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment
opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by
federal or state law.R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable
accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring
process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview)
if so requested.When completing this application, you may exclude
information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race,
religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any
other status protected by federal or state law.
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