About this position
Position SummaryThe Operations Associate position at Courier Network tracks, traces, and maintains status of Expedited and Next Flight Out (NFO) shipments via air and domestic transport for our Import Division. This role is responsible for providing customer-specific updates, including import, and domestic transactions, including processes from shipment RFQ to final delivery. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with carriers and origin and destination location agents regarding shipment status, special handling, and delivery processes.Communicate with customs to ensure clearance is obtained. Monitor and manage shipments until completion. Keep customers appraised to the export/import/and domestic details of transactions in accordance with SOP’s.Ensure accuracy and completeness throughout the process, utilizing both internal and external resources.Timely communication with customers, offices, overseas and domestic providers to maintain relationships. Updates, develops, and maintains the standard operating procedure (SOP) for customer(s) assigned to them and ensures all team members are apprised of any applicable changes.Provides overall management of new and existing portfolios and information relative to the customers including implementation of new procedures, quotes, contract agreements, routing, ad-hoc bids, and special projects.Serves as an advisor and customer advocate and is responsible for resolving issues and proper customer positioning on all issues pertaining to delivering customer satisfaction.Keeps customers appraised to the export/import/and domestic details of transactions in accordance with SOP, SLA, and any other agreed to terms and conditions.Ensures accuracy and completeness of all documentation in compliance with TSA and Ace Quality Assurance Standards SOPs.Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, international business, or similar required; and1-5 years of proven logistics operations experience with a preference for freight forwarding experience; operate and quote shipmentsMust possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to build great working relationshipsMust have strong organizational and time management skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Core Competencies and ValuesInspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.Demonstrates ability to comply with CNW’s Core Competencies: Accountability & Responsibility, Collaboration & Teamwork, Communication, Customer Focus, Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Benefits CNW offers its employees a generous Employee Benefits Package including:Competitive Wages.Fully paid medical insurance for you and your family.We provide a 401k Plan with a generous contribution.Discretionary bonuses.And, much more!
Core Competencies and ValuesInspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.Demonstrates ability to comply with CNW’s Core Competencies: Accountability & Responsibility, Collaboration & Teamwork, Communication, Customer Focus, Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Benefits CNW offers its employees a generous Employee Benefits Package including:Competitive Wages.Fully paid medical insurance for you and your family.We provide a 401k Plan with a generous contribution.Discretionary bonuses.And, much more!