Freight Claims Manager- Onsite OKC, OK
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a local candidate for this role and the position is located onsite downtown Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Days: Monday-Friday
Flexible WFH Monday and Friday
Extended hours as needed during the week and occasional weekends as needed for business needs
APMEX is seeking an experienced Freight Claims Manager to oversee all aspects of claims processing and resolution for our precious metals business. The Freight Claims Manager oversees the end-to-end process of managing investigating and resolving freight claims across all transportation modes. This role ensures timely and accurate claims handling minimizes financial losses drives carrier performance improvement and supports strong relationships with internal teams carriers and customers. The ideal candidate is detailoriented analytical and experienced in navigating complex logistics environments.
The day in the life of a Claims Manager...
Claims Management & Resolution
- Manage the full lifecycle of freight claims including loss damage overage and shortage claims.
- Investigate claim details analyze supporting documentation and determine liability.
- File claims with carriers within required timelines and follow up on statuses proactively.
- Negotiate claim settlements to maximize recovery and minimize company loss.
- Ensure claims are processed accurately consistently and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Carrier & Vendor Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers regarding claim issues and dispute resolution.
- Monitor carrier performance trends and claim ratios; escalate recurring issues.
- Collaborate with carriers to drive root-cause corrective actions and service improvements.
Internal Collaboration
- Partner with Operations Transportation Customer Service and Warehouse teams to collect documentation and understand shipment issues.
- Provide guidance and training to internal departments on freight claim best practices documentation needs and preventative measures.
- Support the finance team with month-end reporting accruals and reconciliation activities.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Maintain accurate claim records documentation and files.
- Track KPIs such as recovery rates cycle time carrier performance and cost avoidance.
- Produce regular dashboards summaries and adhoc reports for leadership.
- Identify trends and recommend process improvements to reduce recurring claim issues.
Process Improvement
- Evaluate and optimize the claims process for efficiency transparency and compliance.
- Implement standardized procedures documentation requirements and recordkeeping practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing freight damage loss and carrier-related issues.
APMEX is a multibillion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry while being small enough to listen to and care about our employees. Without their dedication APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was Voted as one of the Best Places toWork in Oklahoma! and one of the Top Workplaces by the Oklahoman. Join the team today!
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or related field (preferred)
Experience:
- 35 years of experience in freight claims transportation management or logistics operations.
- Strong working knowledge of carrier liability NMFC classifications and freight claim regulations.
- Experience with LTL FTL parcel ocean and/or air freight claims (as applicable to your industry).
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with claims management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to interpret bills of lading delivery receipts W&I documents and proofofdelivery.
- Proficiency with TMS systems claims management platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel required).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
- Customerfocused collaborative and highly organized.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Claim recovery rate
- Average claim cycle time
- Carrier claims ratio
- Financial loss prevention
- Process compliance rate
At APMEX our employees have access to extraordinary benefits including:
- Medical Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K (Company matches!)
- Free Lunch every day
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Debt Repayment
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option
- Paid Day off for your Birthday
- Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
Required Experience:
Manager