Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.
Position: Logistics Support Associate
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Minneapolis MN
Direct client: Immediate Interview
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide support to the Global Logistics, Transportation team and Business Units and Geographies. Responsible for researching, analyzing and recommending/implementing solutions related to invoicing issues, freight claims, and running reports.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Logistics Support
Provide support to the Global Logistics & Transportation team Business Units, and Geographies
Research issues, offer solutions, and implement as approved/required
Respond to day-to-day transportation service issues and other trouble-shooting related to transportation movements
Work with vendor inbound program to ensure accurate freight terms and spend
Manage freight claims program, upload claims into centralized system, follow-up with carriers and sites, conduct trend analysis and implement damage mitigation plans, conduct claims quarterly business reviews
Monitor address correction accessorial charges, identify trends, resolve issues, track savings
Manage new carrier requests for business, research and identify new potential transportation partners
Request and review quotes for transportation services
Arrange expedited shipments and urgent transportation requests
Provide project support to the Transportation and Import/Export Compliance team
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, PC and research skills
Ability to work effectively with other departments
Discreet with confidential or sensitive information
Demonstrates organizational ability and follow through
Capable of multitasking and working with changing priorities and deadlines
EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED
DESIRED/PREFERRED EXPERIEINCE
Previous experience in logistics industry and freight
Freight knowledge-understanding freight invoices/industry (from an operations perspective)
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Office environment; stand/sit/walk up to 8 hours per day, lift 20 lbs.