Data Entry/Entry Level Logistics Specialist – Des Plaines, IL
$45,000 to $50,000

Our corporate headquarters in Des Plaines, IL is expanding, and we have an immediate opening for TWO Data Entry/Entry Level Logistics Specialists. Our employees are highly compensated for their loyalty, hard work and professionalism as they are top notch in the industry. We expect no less from any interested candidates as we are forecasting major growth the next year and are looking for “the best” to join our team. If you are looking to get your foot in the door with a quickly growing logistics company, this is the opportunity for you.

As this department is often times the first point of contact with many of our clients, delivering exceptional support is vital in upholding the positive image our customers have of our company. You will be held accountable for coordinating and processing international air and ocean freight transportation transactions associated with the movement and delivery of goods on behalf of our customers.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting our current customer base by answering customer’s email inquiries, quoting from A-Z concerning their shipments
• Tracking shipments from multiple points of origin to final destinations
• Adhering to procedures and productivity standards
• Completing shipment accounting activities in an accurate and timely manner by issuing invoices and posting payments
• Maintaining and building rapport through constant correspondence with customers, vendors, carriers, and other offices through telephone/e-mail
• Creating, maintaining and issuing reports and shipping documents
• Providing customers with best transportation solutions by quoting rates and scheduling shipments for delivery
• Coordinating shipments with truckers, warehouses, agents and steamship lines
• Receiving and updating shipment information including pre-alerts and issuing documents.
• Troubleshooting, resolving, and documenting problems and services issues and maintaining operational systems
• Providing support to fellow associates, supervisors and department managers as necessary

Qualifications Desired:

• Problem solving and analytical abilities to identify and solve problems that may or may not be resolved by standardized procedures
• Minimum of 6 months experience within logistics or at a freight forwarder highly preferred or a desire to learn the logistics industry from the ground up
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of ocean shipment documentation procedures
• Previous telephone and customers services skills
• Willingness to continue self-development through ongoing training