Carrier Compliance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The employee performs various administrative functions resulting in the optimum use of administrative needs in Carrier Relations which contributes to the overall profitability of EPES Logistics Services, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performing due diligence when qualifying new carriers to ELSI, ensuring carriers pass the minimum established requirements.

Responsible for building and maintaining ELS carriers base insurance, authority and safety rating in the system and all websites. Scan and File all Carrier Documents.

Responsible for accepting carriers on the website and updating email addresses.

Maintain daily/weekly reports directed by Director of Shared Services.

Responsible for scanning carrier relations documents into the EBE Scanning System.

Assist in any Epes Logistics projects as needed.

Continuously improve carrier file for completion and accurate information. Monitor carrier's safety rating ratings and violation through selected websites.

Call insurance agents for Insurance Certificates and exclusions. Check each exclusion and insurance certificate for acceptance.

Demonstrates support to the Epes Carriers, Inc. Quality Management System and its objectives, as applicable.

Work with the Vice President of Quality to establish and promote a true quality improvement process to include the Quality Management System at the company with the involvement of all personnel.

Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Shared Services.

Monitor carriers in Carrier411 daily to ensure the carrier's in the Powerbroker system are qualified with proper Authority and Insurance.

PRIORITIES SERVED

• Maintain Carrier Base
• Ensure that ELS carrier base meets compliance standards.
• Maintain Reports
• Monitor insurance exclusions to minimize claims.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Meeting customer requirements in relationship to qualifying carriers in a timely manner based on Company recognized standards.
• Productivity; timely output.
• Accuracy of work; attention to detail.
• Ability to exceed QMS audit expectations.
• Carrier Compliance and Performance and Packet Completion
• Identifying issues/challenges and bringing to resolution.
• Improve culture of ELS
• Maintain a positive behavior standard by acting and communicating in a manner that is professional and helps you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• College degree in transportation or related business field preferred.
• Prefer 1-2 years related experience in transportation/trucking.
• Good working knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc).
• EDI, and/or McLeod software background helpful.
• Excellent work history with proven track record.
• Excellent data entry skills-accuracy is very important.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Professional, clean, neat appearance.
• No convictions of serious crimes.
• Travel as needed.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend general instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and speak before groups of employees and outside consultants and respond to questions/comments from the same.

OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to plan and organize workload; attention to detail.
• Ability to secure information from staff personnel and vendors.
• Ability to integrate and analyze data.
• Ability and flexibility to handle pressure and work with interruptions.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently; initiative.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.