Freight Processor - Contract - U-Haul
Tempe, AZ
About the Job
Location:
8162 S Priest Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85284 United States of America6 MONTH CONTRACT
Under the direction of the Logistics Manager, you will be instrumental in processing, planning, tracking and handling shipment exceptions supporting Purchasing, Customer Service, and U-Haul Field entities, and any related projects.
Duties:
· Logistical collaboration and support with carriers, U-Haul field personnel, retail teams, origin, and destination operations teams to solve shipment delivery issues.
· Manage shipment tracking, defect and exception management in coordination with transportation service providers across Small Package, LTL, FTL, Ocean, Rail and Cross-Border movements.
· Freight cost and allocation research.
· Load planning, scheduling, tracking, and auditing.
· Carrier freight claim program research, filing and resolution on behalf of U-Haul.
Measurement for Success
· Complete assigned tasks in timely and accurate manner
· Demonstrate productivity gain through continuous improvement
· Develop, execute, and improve operations procedures with strong disciplines and establishing best practices.
Skills/Knowledge:
· Must be proficient in spreadsheet entry and reporting.
· Experience with automated self-service reporting tools, internal U-Haul programs and external carrier and TMS systems.
· Experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement.
· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
· Demonstrated experience independently managing tasks and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
· Mathematical aptitude, schedule, logic and reasoning, and basic accounting concepts.
· Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize, problem solve, plan, and organize. Impeccable attention to detail is essential.
Education/Training Requirements:
Either working toward college degree or Associate’s degree in business, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other business related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
Must have 1 year experience in business, accounting or transportation/logistics field.
U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
