Senior Drayage Operations Specialist

🕒 April 1

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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GET Logistics

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11 - 50 employees

🚗 Transport

Transport • Logistics • Supply Chain Management

GET Logistics is a logistics company that provides a specialized domestic drayage solution. The company is built on a foundation of reliable trucks, skilled personnel, and advanced technology, offering nationwide coverage. With integrations with numerous terminals and ports, GET Logistics tracks shipment arrivals with precision to avoid per diem and demurrage costs, ensuring timely delivery of goods. The company is customer-focused, offering personalized service with a single point of contact and proactive communication. GET Logistics also boasts 24/7 web tracking with comprehensive shipment details to enhance supply chain efficiency.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and manage the scheduling, dispatch, and tracking of drayage shipments from ports to warehouses, rail ramps, and final destinations. • Monitor and analyze dispatch operations to ensure optimal route and resource allocation. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with drivers, carriers, and port officials to ensure smooth operations. • Implement strategies to minimize costs and improve efficiency within the drayage operation. • Ensure compliance with all transportation laws, safety regulations, and company policies. • Resolve any issues related to shipments, including delays, damages, and discrepancies in a timely and effective manner. • Provide leadership, training, and support to other dispatch team members, promoting a positive and productive work environment. • Stay informed of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in drayage and logistics management. • Manage accounts and operate as the lead shipment point of contact for all matters. • Foster strong relationships with client contacts. • Negotiate to ensure the best costs and value to maximize profit. • Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensure their long-term satisfaction by providing solutions and support. • Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities or compete for new or lost opportunities. • Work together with sales team to ensure client satisfaction. • Assist with special projects as requested.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience with import/export drayage • Experience working at a steamship line, drayage carrier, or freight forwarder • Ability to support work from home

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary • Commission Opportunities • Performance Bonus Opportunities • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401k Savings Plan (Traditional & Roth Plans) • Annual Corporate Sponsored 401k Contributions • Health Insurance - employee and dependents PPO & HMO offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Majority Funded by Employer) • Dental Insurance - employee and dependents (Majority Funded by Employer) • Vision Insurance - employee and dependents (Fully Funded by Employer) • Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)