Company ArcBest Location Fort Smith AR - McClure Campus Workspace On-Campus Pay Type Hourly Full-Time Job ID 28963 \t Job Description\t The Planning Coordinator - Managed Operations executes Managed Operations servicesanalyses for ArcBest customers and service providers based on agreed upon business rules through the use of our Transportation Management Software TMS platform. This position supports all customer needs for data and shipment management including performing data analyses to determine and pro-actively address inefficiencies delivering dynamic transportation and logistics solutions that support the needs of the customer focusing heavily on lead times visibility transportation costs and available carrier capacity and offering special project support in order to continually integrate and update providers and vendors in the TMS. The Planning Coordinator - Managed Operations collaborates with various ArcBest divisions to identify root causes and initiate process improvements as well as executes any and all supply chain needs to support the objectives of the customer and ArcBest. \t Responsibilities\t Serve as the voice of the Managed Operations customer inside ArcBest.Support and execute pre-defined Managed Transportation solutions using the TMS software platform that helps customers become more efficient.Serve as the liaison between the customer and their providersvendorscarriers to execute and support logistics needs in the TMS.Serve as the liaison for Managed Operations while collaborating with departments to resolve difficulties that impact numerous parties.Implement problem solving solutions to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to customers and payments to carriers.Perform in-depth analyses on financial and operational reporting for Managed Operations.Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer\s unique needs aiding in the procurement and onboarding process for new vendors suppliers and carriers.Maintain documentation of all customer TMS processes and business rules to ensure continuity.Monitor track and trace customers\ shipmentsloads while also effectively managing carrier relationships.Provide internal communications related to key performance metrics program updates TMS implementation needs vendor integration and on-going technical solution information.Create innovative ways to execute supply chain objectives more efficiently through the TMS platform.Manage daily activities for numerous accounts and requests from internal and external customers to ensure all special requirements are met.Grow profitable revenue for ArcBest through our different service offerings.Build develop and grow all internal business relationships vital to the success of revenue growth and customer experience.Display a sense of urgency ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.React effectively to customer and carrier demands and deadlines.Improve quality productivity and effectiveness through the quality process.Other duties and projects as assigned. \t Requirements\t EducationBachelor\s DegreeExperience will be considered in lieu of formal educationExperienceLogistics experience preferredComputer SkillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite requiredDatabase and Transportation Management systems experience preferredAdditional RequirementsProven ability to learn new systems quickly.CompetenciesActive LearningCore Application SystemsCustomer FocusEffective CommunicationsLogistics ManagementManaging Multiple PrioritiesRelationship ManagementSupply Chain Management\t Other Details Work HoursGenerally 800 am - 500 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.Travel RequirementsMinimal 0-25CompensationThis is an hourly position paid biweekly.\t About Us ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground air and ocean transportation through various capacity providers including our LTL carrier ABF Freight our truckload service MoLo and our expedite fleet Panther Premium Logistics. Through our managed solutions we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack. Our technology and innovations team ArcBest Technologies provides custom-built solutions leading-edge technology and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team Wee looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.