Leverage industry expertise to select the most efficient and cost-effective transportation methods through an extensive network of internal and external suppliers.
Evaluate complex transportation variables—including pricing, timing, volume, and equipment availability—to execute client-specific shipping requirements under management guidance.
Interpret and apply standardized operational practices and management policies when coordinating logistics with vendors and customers.
Act as the primary point of contact for customer and vendor disputes, resolving complaints with a focus on preserving company reputation and long-term partnerships.
Manage high-volume workloads and multi-task effectively to meet rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Identify and mitigate potential service failures early, taking direct control of shipments to guarantee on-time delivery.
Cultivate and maintain productive, long-term working relationships with a diverse pool of service providers.
Conduct comprehensive research into airline schedules, line-haul options, and geographic service areas to design the most economical and time-sensitive routing.
Maintain meticulous shipment records, including detailed trace notes, OS&D (Over, Short, and Damaged) information, and special customer authorizations.
Manage and audit critical shipping documents with high accuracy, ensuring full adherence to TSA, DOT, and Dangerous Goods regulations.
Strive for 100% on-time performance by continuously monitoring shipment milestones in accordance with corporate service standards.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including various shifts and a 24-hour on-call rotation as required by operational needs.
Provide prompt and transparent updates to all stakeholders regarding shipment delays, escalating critical issues to leadership when necessary.
Ensure total compliance with the Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program, C-TPAT, and Shipper’s Security Endorsements.
Utilize advanced internet tracking applications and logistics software to monitor, update, and communicate real-time shipment status.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, internet research, and web-based or industry-specific software applications.
Proven ability to accurately complete air and ground shipping documentation in both electronic and manual formats.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; must be able to clearly articulate short and long-term goals.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve problems involving multiple variables using both standardized methods and creative analysis.
Committed to ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction to encourage repeat business.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and departments to communicate and implement core concepts.
Skilled at multitasking and pivoting quickly between tasks to meet changing business priorities.
Exceptional time management and organizational abilities to ensure all deadlines are met.
Ability to interpret data to accomplish business objectives and plan for organizational needs within a designated area of responsibility.
Maintains a professional appearance and a positive, cooperative demeanor with all internal and external stakeholders.
Consistent and dependable attendance is required.
Proficiency in English is required for this role.
Ability to work outside of standard business hours when necessary to meet deadlines or management directives.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a background check and drug screen
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This job is In-Person.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
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Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.
Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.