Are you looking for an opportunity in an energetic office environment that allows you to utilize your administrative and customer service skills? Ask yourself the following questions to see if the Internship opportunity at R2 Logistics is right for you:
Are you an outgoing problem-solver who multitasks effectively and strives for perfection?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented setting?
Would you describe yourself as proactive, persuasive, and disciplined?
As a third party logistics provider (3PL), R2 Logistics provides shipping solutions for manufacturing customers nationwide. As an intern you will work with our operations team to ensure seamless communication from order entry to freight delivery, allowing us to provide the highest level of customer service.
Responsibilities:
· Data Entry – Accurately entering customer orders into the transportation management system; accounting for changes in linehaul costs, fuel surcharges, and customer requirements
· Tracking Shipments – Communicating via phone and email with contracted carriers to record their locations
· Problem Resolution – Proactively investigating issues that arise in transit, assessing their impact to delivery times, and working with team members to provide solutions to ensure on time delivery
· Schedule management – Creating pickup and delivery appointments via phone and email; informing team members of any scheduling conflicts
· Assist with additional responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
· Proactive approach to problem-solving
· Effective and persuasive communication skills
· Ability to provide outstanding customer service when faced with a challenge
· Excellent follow-up skills, with a keen eye for details
· Ability to multitask and produce results in a time-sensitive setting
· Energetic and positive attitude