Logistics Assistant - Internship
BISON Transport USA is currently looking for a Logistics Assistant to add to it's team for the summer months (Internship). There is possibility of staying on part-time after the summer.
The Logistics Assistant (LA) carries out duties associated with the day to day administrative function of our Logistics team. Key duties include sending carrier contracts, proactive order/equipment tracing, recording of information in the logistics system, and trouble shooting, as required. The primary purpose of this job is to ensure that all service deliverables are on track while keeping the secondary purpose in mind to also ensure administrative functions of Logistics department are completed in an accurate, timely and complete manner.
- Schedule pickup and delivery appointment.
- Obtaining event updates (p/u, Delivery, check call) on all freight movement.
- Obtaining trailer exchange information relating to transactions & updating associated Empty moves.
- Obtaining load details that may not be readily available.
- Respond to all email communication regarding load and carriers’ updates.
- Responding to all requests for missing paperwork or proofs of delivery and obtaining the documentation requested.
- Obtaining and scanning in various forms of carrier agreement and compliance documentation.
What Will You Need to Succeed?
- Be currently enrolled in college courses, preferably within the Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain industries.
- Possess superior communication skills with the ability to interact with different segments of the office.
- Must be results-driven, have sales ability, and solid relationship management skills.