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CUSTOMER OPERATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

 

Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply or check out more jobs at www.workatGEODIS.com

 

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. 

 

Look what you’ll get by joining the GEODIS team!

  • Get Good Money – Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
  • Get the Right Job/Right Schedule – Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.*
  • Get Paid Early – Pay day as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
  • Get Free Healthcare – Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.*
  • Get a Break – Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.*
  • Stay Safe – We pride ourselves on a safe, clean and healthy work environment for everyone.
  • Get a Voice – We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
  • Get Promoted – When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
  • Get a Boost – Our GEODIS Compassion Fund makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
  • Get Involved – Volunteer in your community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
  • Have Fun – Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
  • Find Your Place – We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
  • Find Your Future – Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODIS is the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

 

What you will be doing:

  • Manage the day to day operations of the specific account(s) assigned to you and identify opportunities to improve service and increase business
  • Analyze customer inquiries, make informed decisions, and provide quality and timely updates to your customer(s)
  • Schedule pickup and delivery appointments based on customer specific needs and priorities
  • Work with Carrier Team to ensure that all client shipments are proactively booked and tracked for on time pickup or delivery
  • Support pricing and quoting activity with direction and guidance from Account Executive
  • Other duties as required and assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or related studies preferred
  • Previous freight brokerage experience preferred
  • Proven demonstration of commitment and work ethic in a school or work setting
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
  • Committed to executional and outstanding customer service
  • Able to persuade, motivate, influence and negotiate with others
  • Able to work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
  • Fast-paced and able to multitask in a high-pressure environment

 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”. 

 

More about GEODIS  

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics. Visit www.workatGEODIS.com to learn more.

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