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Customer Relations Coordinator

Forward Air

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Compensation
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Location
Irving, TX
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pass Basic Hazardous Materials Training

Job overview

Forward Air is hiring a Customer Relations Coordinator. The Customer Service Representative fields external customer questions, complaints, and shipment tracking inquiries. This role requires demonstrating the highest degree of courtesy, integrity, and professionalism to resolve customer issues via phone and email communication.

Key focus areas include Answer incoming customer calls and provide detail information, Notify customers daily of freight availability, and Perform data entry (domestic and international bills).

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and Pass Basic Hazardous Materials Training. Important skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, General Administrative Duties, and Handle Heavy Workload. Preferred (not required): Can Do Attitude, Will Do Work Ethic, Work In A Fast Paced Environment, and Strong Verbal Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordExcelPowerPointMicrosoft OutlookGeneral Administrative DutiesHandle Heavy WorkloadWork Under PressureUnderstanding of Industry DocumentsCan Do AttitudeWill Do Work EthicWork in a Fast Paced EnvironmentStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAS400 Operating SystemsTransportation Industry KnowledgeComputer Skills

Qualifications

Carry Out Assignments to CompletionMeet DeadlinesEstablish and Maintain Effective Working RelationshipsDesire for Long-Term CareerPresent and Maintain Positive Corporate ImageHigh School Diploma or GED EquivalentPass Basic Hazardous Materials TrainingTransportation Industry Experience

Full job description

Position: Customer Service Representative

Job Description:

The Customer Service Representative fields external customer questions, complaints and shipment tracking inquiries while demonstrating the highest degree of courtesy, integrity and professionalism to resolve customer issues via phone and email communication.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Answer incoming customer calls and provide detail information

  • Notify customers daily of freight availability

  • Data entry (domestic and international bills)

  • Maintain a driver sign in log

  • Maintain a cash log file

  • Maintain files in order and as outlined in the operations procedures and policy manual

  • Perform daily audits on all outbound shipments

  • Arrive inbound manifest and close out outbound manifest in the AS400

  • Consistently monitor e-mail request and provide detail information in a timely fashion

  • Regular and dependable attendance

  • Prepare in-bond documentation (Smaller stations only)

  • Acceptance of “containers” and proper documentation (Smaller stations only)

  • Office cleanliness: vacuum and trash empty (Smaller stations only)

  • Process dock receipt for export bookings and maintain spreadsheet (Smaller stations only)

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to their completion and meet deadlines

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers

  • Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company

  • Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment

  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

  • Ability to perform general administrative duties; file, perform data entry, photocopies, etc.

  • Ability to handle heavy work load and work well under pressure

  • Understanding of industry documents (bill of lading, master air way bills, tsa forms, etc)

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Must be able to pass basic hazardous materials training

Skills:

  • Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic

  • Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus

  • Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus

  • Computer skills, including MS Office/Excel, AS400 functions: air-bills, manifest, customer, customer service, reports, etc.

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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