Supply Chain Co-op Fall 2025
Supply Chain Co-op Fall 2025
Posted on :
10-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
10-04-2025
Job Description
NO Relocation or housing providing
ONLY UNDERGRADUATES currently enrolled for Fall 2025 semester. MUST be able to work a fulltime schedule 40 hours/week).
Description
This role is required to work independently and in a team environment to perform a variety of operational duties and support operational projects and initiatives to deliver results that will make the organization more profitable. Takes direction from the Operations Manager and works with Carrier and Customer Sales/Account Reps to ensure internal and external partners needs are met through commitment and focus on operational excellence. Participates in business process improvement projects as needed.
Duties and responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- System Utilization and Data Accuracy: Learn to utilize the Transportation Management System (TMS) to manage customer shipments load updates and ensure compliance with carriers. Ensuring data integrity in the system is crucial for effective operations and decisionmaking.
- Scheduling and Coordination: Schedule and reschedule pickup and delivery appointments for all loads. Proactively notify shippers and receivers of any changes to optimize the scheduling process and minimize disruptions.
- Communication and Collaboration: Maintain regular communication and collaboration with customer/carrier representatives to update the status of loads and meet customer service and reporting requirements.
- Issue Resolution: Identify and troubleshoot load issues think critically and collaborate crossfunctionally to determine and implement the best course of action.
- Operational Support and Data Reporting: Take appropriate actions to support the completion of all carrierrelated dispatching activities including reporting the accuracy of data (driver information carrier dispatch contacts and equipment types) initiating tracking technology and escalating driver management issues to relevant parties.
- Develop Carrier Relationships: Identify source and develop business relationships with new motor carriers to support spot and contract customer freight effectively. Aim to grow existing carrier partnerships enhancing the companys capacity to meet diverse shipping needs.
- Process Improvement Participation: Actively participate in business process improvement projects and initiatives contributing to the enhancement of operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications to perform the job successfully include:
Education:Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Logistics Operations Management or other relevant Supply Chain/Business Logistics area preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Proficiency:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn companyspecific software.
- Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) for load management shipment tracking and data entry is a plus.
Communication Skills:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams carriers and customers.
- Able to convey information clearly providing updates on shipments and coordinating changes with various stakeholders.
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:
- Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving abilities capable of addressing logistics issues proactively and escalating complex problems appropriately.
- Able to identify patterns or trends in logistics data that may indicate potential issues or areas for improvement.
Organizational and Time Management Skills:
- Strong prioritization and multitasking skills able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
- Highly organized and detailoriented with the ability to manage and track multiple shipments efficiently.
Customer Service Orientation:
- Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service ensuring customer needs are met promptly and efficiently.
- Able to maintain a customerfocused approach while managing the logistics processes effectively.
Personal Attributes
- Team Player: Thrives in a collaborative team environment working closely with others to achieve operational objectives.
- Adaptable and Flexible: Comfortable in a dynamic work environment able to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges.
- Sense of Urgency: Works with urgency and precision understanding the importance of timely delivery and operational efficiency.
Working conditions
This position is performed in a general office setting.
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to operate a computer/laptop and telephone and ability to talk and hear.
RWI Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.
Employment Type
Full Time
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