Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for coordinating and managing customer shipments within a fast-paced drayage and logistics environment. This role ensures accurate order entry, timely scheduling, and effective communication between customers, ports, rail terminals and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and accurately enter customer orders into the system (Profit Tools)
- Verify shipment details including container numbers, sizes, weights, and special requirements. (very Important)
- Track and monitor container availability through port and rail systems (twice daily)
- Schedule and manage delivery and pickup appointments to meet customer deadlines
- Communicate updates, delays, and issues proactively to customers and internal teams. (communication is KEY)
- Work closely with dispatch to ensure efficient driver assignments and routes.
- Monitor shipment progress and ensure timely execution from pickup to delivery to keep customer informed.
- Resolve customer inquiries, issues, and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of all transactions, communications, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, port regulations, and customer requirements
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in logistics, trucking, or drayage
- Familiarity with port systems, rail operations, and container tracking
- Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office
Key Skills:
- Customer service and relationship management
- Shipment coordination and tracking
- Appointment scheduling and logistics planning
- Team collaboration and communication.
Pay: $46,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person