Job Responsibilities:

• Route cargo in accordance withlegal and customer requirements.
• Coordinate the routing processincluding:
• using contract rates and least cost whenever possible
• obtaining spot quotes for lanes or loads that aren’tcontracted
• selecting carrier and tendering cargo in accordance withthe process
• providingcarrier, shipper, broker, consignee all pertinent docs and information as required
• Research and subject matter expertisein the field of logisticsand transportation
• Actively use either Allyn’s ALA software or use the software chosen per the client
• Accurately issue shipping documentation such as certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and certificates of insurance
• Communication with freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, clients and internal communication within the team
• Transport regulations compliance management, including permitting, over dimensional and hazardous cargo
• Maintain online tracking and metrics tools
• Monitoring and tracking the shipments and keeping client informed about status
• Following the client’s priorities, optimizing solutions
• Capture all costs associated with a shipment
• Capture savings opportunities
• Participate in team meetings, conference calls and project management calls with Allyn team and with the client
• Track and resolve freight claims
• Provide high levelcustomer service to Allyn customers
• Any additional tasks related to Scope of Work agreed with the client
• Perform Allyn core values, actively promote team work and represent Allyn according to company culture

Competencies:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• English and other business specific language if needed
• Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and prioritize workload effectively
• Flexibility
• Active listening and willingness continuously expand knowledge base
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within the team
• Self-motivation
• Customer oriented mindset

Education or Experiences:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree – focus inLogistics preferred
• International logisticsexperience preferred: transportation, customs, warehousing, supply chain principles, geographical concerns, political nuances of economic zones
• Scheduling and critical path management experience preferred