What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Associate - Logistics position at Penske?

Job Description : Position Summary :

A Penske Logistics Customer Service Associate monitors delivery schedules to assure timely delivery of materials and products to customer locations. Manage time sensitive information and transactions in order to ensure on-time delivery by tracking shipments for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary. Candidate must have proven communication with a strong focus on internal and external customer service to meet business needs.

This position will be onsite at our Greer, SC office

Major Responsibilities :

Use TMS system to enter & process customer orders
Work closely with common carriers to ensure on-time deliveries by checking shipment status daily and maintaining transportation relationships.
Communicate with associates from other shifts
Complete daily logs and checklists
Work with customer to resolve any transportation issues
Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications :

At least 1 year of customer service experience required

Bachelor's Degree or some college preferred / High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment

Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required

Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned transportation systems & applications

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment

Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

Physical Requirements :

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs / 12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category : Logistics / Supply Chain

Job Family : Customer Experience

Address : 1400 Highway 101 South

Primary Location : US-SC-Greer

Employer : Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID : 2501188

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Customer Service Associate - Logistics job openings

Customer Service Associate - Logistics

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Associate - Logistics position at Penske?

What is the career path for a Customer Service Associate - Logistics?

Job openings at Penske

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Customer Service Associate - Logistics jobs in the Greer, SC area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Customer Service Associate - Logistics jobs in the Greer, SC area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!