Customer Service Coordinator I

Company

ABF Freight

Location

Fort Smith, AR - Old Greenwood Campus

Workspace

On-Campus

Pay Type

Hourly, Full-Time

Job ID

29672

Job Description

The Customer Service Coordinator is responsible for managing a variety of shipments and addressing customer concerns. This position requires superior customer service skills as well as the efficient utilization of resources including effective customer, service center, and field communication to make decisions that resolve urgent transportation-related scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information regarding multiple services and solutions offered by ArcBest.
• Handle a large volume of interactions through multiple channels including phone, email, and chat.
• Provide tracking updates and communicate delivery modifications.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with internal and external customers.
• Use multiple systems and programs in support of customer needs and expectations.
• Identify customer requirements to generate quotes tailored to their shipping needs.
• Schedule pickup requests and submit rate corrections.
• Create bills of lading (BOL's) and provide shipment-specific documentation.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Experience:

• less than 1 year Prior experience in customer service or logistics.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient understanding of PC and mainframe computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs, required

Competencies:

• Accountability
• Active Learning
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communications
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Problem Solving
• Solutions and Services

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Work hours vary based on scheduling to provide market coverage during business hours generally Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 7:00pm, with occasional irregular and weekend hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.