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Senior Drayage Operations Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 8F1B88774B
      Employer Industry: Logistics and Transportation

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Competitive salary with commissions and performance bonuses
      - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
      - 401k Savings Plan with annual corporate-sponsored contributions
      - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, with majority funding by the employer
      - Opportunity for career advancement and professional development within the organization
      - Flexible remote work option available

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Coordinate and manage the scheduling, dispatch, and tracking of drayage shipments from ports to warehouses and final destinations
      - Develop and maintain strong relationships with drivers, carriers, and port officials to ensure smooth operations
      - Implement strategies to minimize costs and improve efficiency within the drayage operation
      - Resolve any issues related to shipments, including delays and discrepancies, in a timely manner
      - Provide leadership, training, and support to other dispatch team members

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Experience with import/export drayage
      - Experience working at a steamship line, drayage carrier, or freight forwarder
      - Ability to support work from home
      - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
      - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Previous experience in logistics management or operations
      - Knowledge of transportation laws and safety regulations
      - Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in drayage and logistics management
      - Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships
      - Experience in negotiating contracts and pricing with carriers

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