Freight Administrator

Company: Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Location: Romeoville
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Freight Administrator
Sandvik Mining & Rock, the leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service, and technical solutions for the mining industry, currently has an opening for a Freight Administrator on our Mid shift 11:00AM-7:30PM Mon-Fri

As the Freight Administrator you will be responsible for scheduling pick-ups with carriers, preparing shipping documents and following up on customer inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities Include:

• Manage carrier changes
  
• Scheduling, quoting, and routing of Truckload and Expedited shipments
  
• Ensure all consignments are shipped in the most cost-effective way and are in adherence with shipping guidelines
  
• Process unrouteable orders: Criticality 1 shipments for US, Canada, Mexico, and international shipments
  
• Prepare shipping documents: Bills of Lading, SLI s, Commercial Invoices, etc.
  
• Ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve shipping documentation issues or missed shipments
  
• Follow-up on daily inquiries for carrier change requests, expedited/must ship requests, exceptions and shipment tracking.
  
• Maintain integrity of freight management systems
  
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
  
• May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required within the department
  Experience and Required Competencies:
  
  • Minimum 2 years previous experience in a transportation environment including domestic and international shipments
    
  • Previous experience in a Transportation Management System
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
    
  • Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word and ExcelSandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

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