Full-Time

Logistics Specialist III

Transportation Management

Posted on 11/8/2024

Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Mid

Exton, PA, USA

Job type is hybrid.

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least 3 years of logistics or customer service experience within an office work environment.
  • College degree or equivalent (preferred)
  • Transportation industry knowledge, including key terminology; and general knowledge of industry verticals (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and/or Google Tools (preferred)
  • Understanding of Uber Freight transportation management systems (preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Maintain carrier service and cost expectations
  • Document and execute customer’s standard operating procedures
  • Leverages knowledge and understanding of equipment’s, markets, and shipment requirements
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with carriers to meet customer expectations
  • Negotiate Carrier Rates for New and Existing Business
  • Manage KPIs and identify trends with shipper, receiver and carrier performance and recommend actions for improvement
  • Act as intermediary in problem resolution between accounts and carriers
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with shippers and receivers through professional and timely communications and inquiry responses

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$486.4M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Transplace increases Uber Freight's market share and operational efficiency.
  • Investment from Abu Dhabi Growth Fund indicates confidence in Uber Freight's growth.
  • Focus on core businesses post-autonomous division sale strengthens Uber Freight's resources.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from digital freight startups like Convoy and Loadsmart is intensifying.
  • Rising fuel costs are impacting freight operations' profitability.
  • Driver shortages could affect Uber Freight's service reliability.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's acquisition of Transplace enhances its logistics technology leadership.
  • Strong financial backing from major investors boosts Uber Freight's growth potential.
  • Integration of Transplace's technology with Uber Freight's network offers innovative supply chain solutions.

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