Transportation Logistics Specialist

Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Hourly

Req #: 3487

About the Role

Uber Freight is looking for experienced customer service professionals with a background in the Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics field. Our specialists will lead transportation functions to ensure accurate, timely delivery of products in the most efficient and cost-effective manner all while providing excellent customer service to our customers. This is a hybrid position based out of our customer’s office hub in Garland, TX, with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What the Candidate Will Do

Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential in order to facilitate the life cycle of an order

Exceed customer on time pick-up and delivery expectations

Establish and maintain effective relationships with carriers contracted to the account as well as other carriers operating in your geographical region

Effective and timely freight coverage and carrier selection through systemic routing guide and spot shipments including rate negotiation

Leverage TMS to effectively route and consolidate orders considering best cost and transit options for all transportation modes

Monitoring and resolving shipment data errors

Proactive analysis to prevent service failures

Proactively develop, recommend and implement cost savings and/or service improvement programs in support of the transportation strategy

Professional and timely communications

Identify patterns with shipper, receiver, and carrier performance and recommend actions for improvement

Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies in TMS financials

Train new customer and vendor users on the TMS, demonstrating knowledge of customer business practices and workflow

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent

3+ years of related experience in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain

Domestic over the road transportation experience

Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Strong understanding of cross-border transportation and the freight logistics industry

Experience LTL, FTL and flatbed transportation

Reporting and Analytics (Ability to run BI reports; validate information; understand reports, offer feedback and deliver insights to your manager and or customer contacts on the information contained within the report)

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com .

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.