CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates MUST have 1-3 of dispatch experience in the transportation field . Highlight how many years and from which job in your submission notes. Training will be Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm. May do a Sat/Sun to work with an off shift day person for add'l training. SUMMARY : The Customer Service Associate CSA has primary responsibility for managing the relationship between the carrier, customer and sales groups with respect to their assigned accounts. The CSA manages this relationship by becoming intimately familiar with the customer's organization, product needs processes and procedures and partnering with the Sales team to provide the highest level of customer service to all accounts. FULL DESCRIPTION : Serves as the primary contact between Client Supply Chain and the assigned external customers. Responsible for all aspects of the relationship including analyzing incoming emails and determining a prompt resolution. Establishes and maintains positive, effective relationships with key internal contacts; UTILIZES SEVERAL DISPATCH SYSTEMS (TES, LME, FOUR KITES, OTR) AND EXTERNAL SCHEDULING SYSTEMS (RETAILIX, RETAIL LINK, UNFI, ONE NETWORK, etc) TO PROBLEM SOLVE FOR ALL BUSINESS UNITS; maintains knowledge of all internal Client policies procedures and software applications; maintains knowledge of external customers organizational structure, procedures and all other pertinent information; utilizes available resources to identify the most cost effective solution to best service the needs of Client and the customer; identifies and implements creative solutions to resolve issues which negatively impact any aspect of the delivery process, to positively represent Client, their relationship with its customers and accurate delivery of products to external customers. REQUIREMENTS : EDUCATION: Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience in transportation or logistics EXPERIENCE : 1- 3 years business experience in transportation or logistics, not just regular customer service! COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient with MS Office applications required; majority of business is conducted via email up to and possibly exceeding 300 per day. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong written oral and interpersonal skills; Conflict Management skills; Ability to multi-task; Positive attitude; Problem Solving skills; Negotiation skills SUPERVISORY : N A TRAVEL: NO TRAVEL Here are the notes from a previous Supplier Call: # of Positions: 1 Team Size: 12 Temp to Hire: Yes 3 Main Duties: Answer emails, confirm deliveries, track for on time delivery. (They do everything involved in dispatch except actually dispatching the trucks.) Experience: 1-3 in the transportation field. Resume: No job hopping, want someone who is looking for a career long term at Client. Previous job titles: Dispatcher, Transportation Associate, Ops Associate Degree: Not required. Soft Skills: Ability to multi-task. Must be on time and dependable. Interview: in person, 1 round. Timeframe: Interviews to be scheduled ASAP. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.