Team Worldwide IAH in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Domestic Operations Agent in the Freight Forwarding/3PL industry. The ideal candidate will be well versed in domestic air and ground freight operations, customer service and communications, and carrier capacity operations.
About Team
Team is a worldwide, yet locally-minded business with the resources to offer global control of our customers’ product movement. As a multi-year recipient of the Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award in Freight Forwarding, the Team Worldwide commitment makes every delivery like a trip around the corner—no matter where that corner is.
Responsibilities
As a Domestic Operations Agent, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Prioritize, schedule and route shipments for transportation via air and ground network.
- Interact with customers and agents to rate and quote shipments via air, FTL, LTL, hot shot and line-haul.
- Maintain and grow relationships on Team’s behalf with both existing and new customers and carriers.
- Proactively reach out to carriers to source, price, negotiate and track shipments daily.
- Source and secure capacity for time sensitive freight by leveraging multiple sourcing platforms.
- Work alongside team members to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Branch Office and agent communications.
- Participate in the required on-call duty rotation.
- Local cartage and dispatch.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 1-3 years minimum experience preferred
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage time effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Continual desire to learn and expand domestic knowledge
- High level of resourcefulness and initiative
Additional information
- This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
For more information, please contact careers@teamww.com.