Rates Clerk
Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 110 years and counting of dedicated service across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California, we are more than just a company – we are a legacy. We are on the lookout for individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward as part of our team. Are you ready to be a part of our journey?
The Rates Clerk position is responsible for providing accurate and high-quality customer service duties within the Rates Department; including: Providing Rate Quotes based on departmental SOP’s and Customer Pricing Agreements, Reviewing & Rating Freight Bills for accurate customer billing, Data Entry Billing, etc.
The Shift is Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM PST – 4:00 PM PST, Hybrid position after required training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- High levels of Customer Service, interacting with both Internal & External Customers.
- Identify and classify commodities for reporting accurate rates to Customers.
- Ensure accurate rating and revenue splitting of freight bills.
- Work in a team and independently to enter and / or resolve corrections, discounts, or contract information in the Rates Department queue(s).
- Research and Audit freight bills, with corrections as necessary for accurate billing.
- Manage incoming calls and emails to assist customers with invoice / rate inquiries and resolving any issues promptly and professionally.
- Update customer data within AS/400 to reflect the most current and accurate information.
- Investigate and follow up with Customers regarding missing or disputed bills to ensure invoice and revenue accuracy.
- Leverage Oak Harbor contracts to understand pricing, payment terms, and conditions specific to each Customer.
- Cultivate strong relationships with Internal & External Customers to facilitate quick problem resolution.
- Ensure appropriate Rate coding and procedures are followed for alignment across the Rates divisions (Central & Interline).
- General office duties and other duties as assigned, subject to change as needed.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- 1+ years’ experience in a role requiring customer service in a business office environment.
- Previous experience in an LTL rating environment preferred.
- Previous experience providing Rate Quotes via telephone preferred.
- Working knowledge of National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC).
- Understanding of Customer coding and experience with LTL Billing.
- Outstanding phone and email etiquette with strong communication skills, written and oral.
- Candidate must be detail-oriented, self-directed, and self-motivated.
- Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team to collectively meet department goals.
- Basic PC proficiency and experience using MS Office products. LTL & AS400 experience preferred.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- H.S. diploma or GED/equivalent required.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision – You choose which plan suits you and our family.
- Single person pays 0% up to 2% of gross income.
- Entire family pays 0% up to 4% of gross income.
- 401K – 100% match up to 5% of Employees Contribution.
- Holiday pay after your 90 days.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
http://www.oakharborbenefits.com/full-time-regular-employees.html
Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer