The Associate Manager, Operations will own the oversight of day-to-day activities and execution of their team. They will report on standard work processes to ensure that the transportation solution for each account is fully maintained for accuracy and efficiency. They will multitask and continually collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure service goals and financial objectives are achieved. This position will work at our office in Rogers, Arkansas.
What the Candidate Will Do
Proactively identify and communicate issues, propose and implement solutions for continuous improvement regarding processes, cost, service, and profitability
Conflict resolution and problem solving
Responsible for training and career development of direct reports (including 1 on 1's, coaching, sequential performance reviews and mentoring), as well as monitor and hold team accountable for all key job functions
Develop and distribute customer reports and internal performance management reports
Negotiate and contract rate agreements with carriers, reconcile established rate levels with available purchased transportation providers, seek out new carriers to provide service at competitive rate levels
Establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers through professional and timely communications and inquiry responses
Leverage knowledge and understanding of Modes, Rates, Weights, Volumes, Pallets, etc. based on Customer's shipping requirements
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must have at least 2 years in people leadership within transportation/logistics/supply chain
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management
4 years of logistics or customer service experience
2 years of people leadership experience
Experience in transportation/logistics
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world's goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.
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EEOC
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