Job Description
LTL Specialist
16805

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As an LTL Specialist, you will manage and improve our LTL freight network, working with carriers and internal teams to optimize costs, monitor performance, resolve service issues and ensure on-time delivery. 

Your profile

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree or professional certification preferred
  • 5+ years of logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, or related industry experience
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Understanding of freight forwarding processes, regulations, and operations
  • Proficiency in Excel, CargoWise, SAP, and related sytems
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and accountable
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills 
  • Ability to manage muliple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Results-driven with strong attention to detail
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Your Duties

  • Manage and optimize LTL operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused transportation solutions
  • Build and maintain strong carrier relationships, oversee carrier procurement, and negotiate competitive rates
  • Coordinate daily LTL shipments, including carrier selection, scheduling, tracking, and delivery
  • Analyze freight costs, transit times, and service levels to recommend optimal transportation solutions
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, and Accounting teams to ensure seamless shipment execution
  • Process and maintain accurate transportation documentation, shipment records, and customer invoices
  • Audit freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and dispute carrier charges when necessary
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, company policies, SOPs, and quality standards
  • Provide prompt, professional customer service support via phone and email
  • Participate in weekend coverage rotations as needed
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

What we offer

Ready to take your LTL expertise to the next level? If you have experience managing LTL operations, negotiating with carriers, and providing exceptional customer service to customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Discounts,Flexible work,401(K) Plan,Tuition Reimbursement,Development,Health offers,Events,Benefits Package

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* Gebrüder Weiss is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

Lisa Hara
847-795-4300
https://www.gw-world.com/locations/united-states/chicago-headquarter
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Benefit CSB:  BEN_2;BEN_11;BEN_21;BEN_20;BEN_15;BEN_10;BEN_4;BEN_22
Job Layout Country:  United States
Job Layout:  Logistic Specialists (JL3_Chicago HQ)