C.H. Robinson

Logistics Representative

Posted on: 9 Apr 2021

Chicago, IL

Job Description

The Logistics Representative is responsible for managing customers supply chain information and data within TMCs Transportation Management System. They will act as an extension of the customers staff to ensure that all information flows properly and efficiently to ensure all transportation arrangements are made. The Logistics Representative is accountable for independently managing their own area of responsibility, fostering and maintaining a relationship with their assigned customer(s), and utilizing the TMC project-based delivery model to improve any internal or external processes.

Responsibilities:

* Ensuring Transportation arrangements are made for shipments by the following:
* Monitor customer load board and information flow in the Transportation Management System
* Maintaining any team mailboxes
* Performing relationship and knowledge based exception management to any pre-defined processes
* Documenting and organizing existing standard operating processes
* Learning multiple job functions within assigned team
* Facilitating customer calls and updates
* Meeting operational metrics
* Conducting TMC systems trainings to external TMC customer representatives
* Managing reconciliation of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
* Making fact based suggestions on how customers can achieve their goals in utilizing TMC by understanding TMCs value proposition
* Acting as a resource for peers and below
* Understanding and utilizing TMCs project-based delivery model to find process improvements and cost savings within your area of responsibility and/or team
* Other duties assigned

Required Qualifications:

* Four-year college degree or equivalent industry experience
* Work and/or project experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, and/or Logistics desired
* The ability to travel on occasion (approx. 0-15%)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Information systems acumen
* Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel experience preferred
* Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and accurately
* Ability to work in a team oriented and fast-paced environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Exceptional customer service skills
* Ability to adapt to an ambiguous and changing environment
* Ability to work flexible schedule on occasion

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. Were committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

We are proud to offer a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), 401K, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a broad range of career development opportunities.

About C.H. Robinson

From the produce you buy, to the water you drink, C.H. Robinson delivers products to people all around the globe. We are one of the worlds largest 3rd party logistic providers. Join our diverse team to innovate, solve problems, have fun and thrive.

C.H. Robinson

Eden Prairie, MN

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a third party logistics company, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. The company operates through North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding segments. It offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that include the shipment service of freight in trailers or containers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel ocean common carrier or freight forwarding services, as well as organizes air shipments and offers door-to-door services.

The company also provides custom broker services; and other logistics services, including fee-based managed, warehousing, small parcel, and other services. It has contractual relationships with approximately 76,000 transportation companies, including motor carriers, railroads, air freight, and ocean carriers. In addition, the company is involved in buying, selling, and marketing of fresh produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items under the Robinson Fresh name.

Further, it provides transportation management services or managed TMS; and other surface transportation services across Europe. The company offers its fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors through a network of independent produce growers and suppliers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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