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logistics

ExecutiveAssistant(CustomerCareFocus)

$1–1k South Africa FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Executive Assistant (Customer Care Focus). Skills: Customer Care, Dispatch Coordination, Systems & Tools, Industry Fluency. Serve as primary point of contact. Handle quote and booking requests”

What You'll Achieve.

make sure every load is tracked, communicated, and on time; customers expect real updates; stay organized when ten trucks are moving and three customers are calling; Clear updates; accurate TMS entries; tidy documentation

Industry & Context.

logistics
Problems you'll solve

handle the occasional curveball; handle service issues, delays, and complaints

Eligibility Requirements

Comfortable working U. S. business hours (night shift, PH-based), Full-time exclusivity is required, candidates must not hold other part-time or freelance engagements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1–3 years of experience in customer service, logistics, dispatch, or supply chain, Familiarity with a Transportation Management System (TMS) or similar logistics platform, Excellent verbal and written client-facing presence, attention to detail across multiple trucks, customers, and routes, Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure, Proficiency with email, phone, and chat communication tools, Comfortable working U. S. business hours (night shift, PH-based)

Nice to Have

Prior experience in freight, trucking, or a similar fast-paced logistics environment, Knowledge of freight types and standard industry terminology, Experience supporting a brokerage or dispatch team, industry training or coursework a plus

What You'll Do.

Serve as primary point of contact

Handle quote and booking requests

Provide real-time tracking updates

Handle service issues

Coordinate with drivers and internal operations

Assist with load entry

Support brokerage division with shipments

Use company's TMS to track shipments

Communicate confidently about freight types

Understand basic logistics workflows

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with drivers and internal operations; Support the brokerage team; Slack/Zoom/Teams standups; shared task boards; predictable check-ins

Communication Scope

calm, capable voice; clear updates; client-facing presence; verbal; written

Full Job Description

South Africa (100% Remote) · Full-Time Independent Contractor · Be the calm, capable voice on the other end of every freight call. You'll keep customers updated, coordinate with drivers and dispatch, and make sure every load is tracked, communicated, and on time. ABOUT THE ROLE You'll serve as the primary point of contact between a U.S.-based asset-based trucking and logistics company and its shippers and clients. You'll handle quote and booking requests, real-time tracking updates, delivery ETAs, and the occasional curveball — a delay, a missed pickup, a customer who needs reassurance. You'll work inside a Transportation Management System (TMS), coordinate with drivers and internal operations, and support the brokerage team on last-minute, time-sensitive shipments. The pace is fast, the inbox is full, and customers expect real updates — not generic ones. If you can stay organized when ten trucks are moving and three customers are calling, you'll thrive here. The Ideal Candidate - You stay calm under pressure — a late truck, a tight ETA, and a frustrated shipper all get the same steady voice - You're proactive — customers hear from you before they have to ask - You can keep ten loads, three drivers, and five customers straight in your head and in your TMS - You write clear updates that don't bury the actual answer - You believe reliability and safety aren't slogans — they're how you work WHAT YOU'LL OWN Customer Care & Communication Be the voice clients trust on every load. - Receive and process freight quote and booking requests - Provide real-time shipment tracking updates and accurate ETAs - Handle service issues, delays, and complaints with a calm, professional tone - Escalate appropriately when issues require operations or leadership input Dispatch Coordination Keep trucks, drivers, and customers in sync. - Coordinate with drivers and internal operations on pickups, deliveries, and route updates - Assist with load entry, documentation, and TMS updates - Support

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