AI use among transportation, storage, and distribution managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for transportation, storage, and distribution managers: 10% (little observed).

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Job Summary

This position is On-site at a Customer Location in Ogden, UT. LTL & TL experience is required.

Are you a problem solver with a passion for tackling the complex issues that the transportation and logistics sector often brings? Join our Managed Logistics Team and find purpose in the day-to-day practices of getting our customer’s freight from point A to B.

The Logistics Operations Manager services our Managed Logistics customers by providing superior day to day support while leveraging service and industry knowledge to ensure service level commitments meet customer expectations. In this role, you’ll execute on the frontline service that BlueGrace provides, therefore getting finished goods to store shelves, raw materials to manufacturers, medical equipment to hospitals, and more! The LOP must work proactively with the Operations Manager to reduce or prevent reoccurring delays or service failures. The typical day to day services include booking, editing, tracking, documentation, reporting, and pickup confirmation.

What does a typical day look like?

Answering inquiries from carriers, clients, and/or customers

Mode Optimization

Investigation and resolution of issues submitted by customers, carriers and/or suppliers

Acting as a liaison between operations, carriers, and customers

Daily interaction with internal staff, carriers, and customer personnel is required

Prioritize workload based on collaboration with Operations Manager and Logistics Performance Director

Savings identification

Documentation of issues (carrier, supplier, customer)

Relationship building with customer contacts, carriers and suppliers

Creation of standard work instructions (SWI) and process improvement identification

Practice continuous business improvements by reviewing procedures and work habits; Implement steps to lower cost while increasing performance

What are we seeking?

LTL & TL experience

Degree in Logistics or related field and/or 1+ years’ experience in logistics, transportation or related field

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is preferred

Effectively express ideas orally or in writing as required to perform the job and ability to proactively communicate with individuals at all levels

Work collaboratively with members of his/her team and establish/maintain effective working relationships when dealing with managers, supervisors, or co-workers

Ability to think outside the box and look for solutions

Must have a demonstrated ability in process improvement