Coordinator, Operations
Company: Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and
international freight forwarder in the United States, providing
customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around
the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean
freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located
in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express
Lines' extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a
hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry
awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce
Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global
Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive
benefits package, including:
Responsibilities
The Coordinator, Operations, reports directly to the Leader,
Operations. The Coordinator, Operations, is responsible for
evaluating pricing and transportation options in order to provide
exceptional customer service while supporting the Operations
Department and its domestic clients. - -
Duties include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Minimum of an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in a related field
and 1- 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics or other
transportation business. Experience working with Dangerous
Goods/HAZ-MAT certification desired. However, a combination of
experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. -
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based
and job specific software applications.
Must be able to proficiently complete air and ground shipping
documents both electronically and manually.
Work outside of normal business hours in order to meet deadlines
where necessary and as directed by management.
Maintain a strong work ethic, including a positive demeanor at all
times and work in a cooperative and friendly manner with customers,
co-workers and those with whom the employee comes into contact
while fulfilling the obligations of the position.
Present a professional appearance, attitude, and image with
internal and external clients.
Demonstrate effective problem solving, interpersonal, written and
verbal communication skills. Must be able to clearly convey short
and long-term defined goals.
Ability to speak English is a requirement of the customer.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction and to create repeat business
opportunities.
Meet all deadlines 100% of the time.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Effective time management.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and change course quickly.
Interpret information to accomplish business objectives.
Plan and prepare for the needs of the organization within the
employee's span of control.
Exceptional organization skills.
Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and
communicate know concepts.
Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables
through standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and
analysis.
At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment
authorization for this position.
EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such,
candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully
pass a drug screen and a background check.
EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an
environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees,
creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the
ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age,
disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally
protected status.
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Keywords: Estes Forwarding Worldwide, Tacoma , Coordinator, Operations, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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