Operations Team Lead El Paso, TX

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We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110000 employees across 130 countries we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade and help our customers grow and thrive.

Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload) LTL (Less Than Truckload) brokerage cross-border trucking groupage and sortation hubs connecting Maersk or Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B B2C B2B2C e-commerce direct to store dropship returns and more leveraging asset-based asset-light and non-asset models.

Job Description

The Operations Associate is responsible for controlling freight forwarding shipments into and out of the station across various modes of transportation based on customer requests. The primary focus is providing a high-level operations excellence and a quality customer service experience to all customers while maintaining station KPIs.

Essential Functions:

• Tracking and tracing outbound shipments

• Inspecting Inbound/outbound freight

• Coordinating recover and delivery schedules with various cartage agents

• Contracting new carriers as needed and assigning carriers and providing load tenders

• Develop collaborative carrier relationships

• Preparing paperwork for routing closing out files and sending documentation out on a timely basis

• Communicating freight status and any problems to other stations and customers and updating the system

• Communicating to dispatch for customers requested pick-ups

• Adhere to TSA /KSMS and other government regulatory compliance standards with regards to booking and routing of all shipments

• Data entry of shipments into transportation management system

• Quoting costing and invoicing of international shipments air ocean and ground

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Multi-tasking while maintaining precise attention to detail

• Negotiating abilities and able to close independently from management oversight

• Must have a financial acumen and experience with invoicing and payables

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to type 35 words per minute

• Must be able to work in demanding high-volume environment particularly with email and calls

• Precise attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Must be tech savvy

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

Company Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

And more!

Pay Range:

$65K

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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