What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Span Alaska?
Description
Position at Span Alaska Transportation
About Us
Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others.
Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.
Learn more at spanalaska.com.
About The Role
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for booking, generating BOLs, and tracing of all LTL, Volume, and Full loads moving inbound to the Span Terminals, direct to the ship or barge terminals. The position also assists with rates to both internal and external customers, as well as manages BOL corrections with LTL carriers.
What You’ll Do
Must be able to sit for long stretches, including long periods of telephone and/or computer work. Ability to use the arms, hands and fingers for typing, filing, using the phone and other general office work.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment during normal business hours, although overtime may be expected during peak times.
At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
The hourly range is posted for this position in Washington. The hourly rate will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Span Alaska Transportation offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a wide variety of other benefits to employees and their families. These benefits options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, as well as more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Span offers contribution opportunities to your 401K or Roth accounts with employer matching along with 8 paid holidays a year and tiered paid time off benefits.
#SAT
Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.
Position at Span Alaska Transportation
About Us
Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others.
Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.
Learn more at spanalaska.com.
About The Role
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for booking, generating BOLs, and tracing of all LTL, Volume, and Full loads moving inbound to the Span Terminals, direct to the ship or barge terminals. The position also assists with rates to both internal and external customers, as well as manages BOL corrections with LTL carriers.
What You’ll Do
- Book all LTL, Volume and Full loads via OTR or intermodal service with our preferred carriers destined to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
- Provide tracking of all Span routed freight on a daily basis to ensure proper paperwork was used and consignee and billing information is correct.
- Work with customers and/or supplier to assign the correct NMFC to the BOL.
- Issue corrections direct with carriers on any miss-routed shipments.
- Work closely with our carriers, customers, and dispatch office to ensure sailing deadlines are met.
- Provide rate quotes on inbound shipments routed by Span Alaska.
- Work closely with the rate department to assist with quotes.
- Support consolidation process in Burbank, IL on a weekly basis.
- Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, including answering a high volume of phone calls and emails, as well as researching problems or responding to special requests as given.
- Assist with ship/barge audits on a weekly basis.
- Schedule southbound pickups as needed.
- Work well in a high speed, fast-paced office with patience and great attention to detail.
- Assist in other duties as requested
- Communication skills are necessary as the position interacts with co-workers, customers, vendors, contractors and/or suppliers. Contacts may occasionally contain confidential information, necessitating discretion, and great attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people.
- General office skills including 10-key, typing, multi-line phones, and computer skills.
- Intermediate skill level on Excel is required.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Basic math, analysis, and research skills.
- Knowledge of transportation industry and standards.
- Ability to be detail-oriented and stay focused.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to organize work to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced position.
- High School education required. Some higher education or vocational training in the transportation industry is preferred.
- Two years of customer service or transportation experience necessary, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Must be able to sit for long stretches, including long periods of telephone and/or computer work. Ability to use the arms, hands and fingers for typing, filing, using the phone and other general office work.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment during normal business hours, although overtime may be expected during peak times.
At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
The hourly range is posted for this position in Washington. The hourly rate will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Span Alaska Transportation offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a wide variety of other benefits to employees and their families. These benefits options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, as well as more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Span offers contribution opportunities to your 401K or Roth accounts with employer matching along with 8 paid holidays a year and tiered paid time off benefits.
#SAT
Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.
