Ascent Global Logistics
logistics
OperationsAgent
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“Operations Agent at Ascent Global Logistics. Skills: logistics solutions, customer service, problem resolution. Book and maintain premium expedited shipments. Communicate with customers and providers”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure on-time customer delivery requirements are met
Industry & Context.
Ability to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year of customer service experience, Capability to pay attention to detail while multi-tasking, Solid communications skills – both verbal and written, Ability to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations, Ability to remain calm during adverse conditions, Ability to type a minimum of 30 w. p. m., Embody the Ascent Guiding Principles of “Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together.”
Nice to Have
computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel, Basic geography knowledge, Applicants should understand the locations of US States and Canadian Provinces – including major cities thereof
What You'll Do.
Book and maintain premium expedited shipments
Communicate with customers and providers
Resolve supply chain issues
Provide quality customer service
Perform online order entry
Initiate and maintain various modes of transportation
Identify and resolve shipment exceptions
Follow-up and communicate shipment status
Escalate issues/problem situations
Maintain proficiency in computer systems
Establish new customer per department requirements
Provide support to Charter Management
Maintain and communicate turnover items
Conduct provider evaluations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Help to promote a workplace culture by maintaining a positive attitude, encouraging behavior, and valuable ideas
Communication Scope
Solid communications skills – both verbal and written
Full Job Description
**Delivery Assurance – Operations Agent** **About Ascent** Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction. **Our Guiding Principles** At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved. **What You’ll Do** As an Operations Agent within our Delivery Assurance department, you’ll be responsible for booking and maintaining premium expedited shipments across various modes of transportation. Utilizing our PEAK platform you will communicate directly with customers and providers to resolv
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