Full-Time

Logistics Specialist II

Hybrid

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Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Junior

Rogers, AR, USA

Hybrid work schedule: 2 days from home, 3 days in office after training.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1+ years of transportation/logistics experience
  • Problem solving/Critical thinking skills a must
  • Bachelor's degree in transportation management or logistics (preferred)
  • Basic understanding of BI and Tableau reporting (preferred)
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential in order to facilitate the life cycle of an order
  • Exceed customer on time pick-up and delivery expectations
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with carriers
  • Effective and timely freight coverage and carrier selection through systemic routing guide and spot shipments including rate negotiation
  • Leverage TMS to effectively route and consolidate orders considering best cost and transit options for all transportation modes
  • Monitoring and resolving shipment data errors
  • Proactive analysis to prevent service failures
  • Proactively develop, recommend and implement cost savings and/or service improvement programs in support of the transportation strategy
  • Professional and timely communications
  • Identify patterns with shipper, receiver, and carrier performance and recommend actions for improvement
  • Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies in TMS financials
  • Train new customer and vendor users on the TMS, demonstrating knowledge of customer business practices and workflow

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$486.4M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Transplace positions Uber Freight as a logistics technology leader.
  • Investment from Abu Dhabi Growth Fund indicates confidence in Uber Freight's growth.
  • U.S. government contract win opens opportunities in public sector logistics.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from digital freight startups like Convoy and Loadsmart is increasing.
  • Rising fuel costs impact profitability of logistics operations.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's acquisition of Transplace enhances its logistics technology platform.
  • Strong financial backing from major investors boosts Uber Freight's growth potential.
  • Partnership with Marqeta streamlines payment processes, enhancing customer satisfaction.

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